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Whole-Wheat Couscous with Roasted Squash

Name: Whole-Wheat Couscous with Roasted Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 adag
Cuisine: moroccan, mediterranean
Ingredients: 600 g butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 2cm cubes; 2 ek. olive oil; 1 tk. ground cumin; 0,5 tk. smoked paprika; 0,5 tk. salt; 0,25 tk. black pepper freshly ground; 200 g whole-wheat couscous; 240 ml vegetable broth hot; 3 ek. tahini; 2 ek. lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 ek. water; 1 gerezd garlic minced; 0,25 csésze fresh parsley chopped

This hearty vegan dish features tender roasted butternut squash paired with fluffy whole-wheat couscous. A simple lemon-tahini dressing brings all the flavors together for a satisfying meal. It's perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Forkin eredeti receptje

Teljes idő: 50 p
Adag: 4
Nehézség: Közepes

Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: glutén, tej és szezám. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.

Előkészítés

Hozzávalók

600 gbutternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2cm cubes
2 ek.olive oil
1 tk.ground cumin
0,5 tk.smoked paprika
0,5 tk.salt
0,25 tk.black pepper, freshly ground
200 gwhole-wheat couscous
240 mlvegetable broth, hot

dressing

3 ek.tahini
2 ek.lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 ek.water
1 gerezdgarlic, minced

garnish

0,25 csészefresh parsley, chopped

Eszközök

fork · oven · whisk · small bowl · baking sheet · large bowl

Elkészítés

Lépésről lépésre

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Körülbelül 5 p
2
In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Körülbelül 3 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Ensure all squash pieces are lightly coated for best flavor.
3
Spread the seasoned butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow the squash to roast instead of steam.
4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Körülbelül 30 p
5
While the squash roasts, place the whole-wheat couscous in a heatproof bowl.
Körülbelül 1 p
6
Pour the hot vegetable broth over the couscous, cover the bowl with a plate or lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Körülbelül 5 p
A szakács megjegyzése: The steam will cook the couscous perfectly.
7
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: This separates the grains and prevents them from clumping.
8
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, and garlic until smooth and creamy.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Add a little more water if the dressing is too thick.
9
Combine the fluffed couscous and roasted butternut squash in a large serving bowl.
Körülbelül 1 p
10
Drizzle the tahini dressing over the couscous and squash, then gently toss to combine.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Add dressing to taste, you may not need all of it.
11
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Körülbelül 1 p

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Tárolás

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Újramelegítés

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.