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Butternut Squash Couscous Bowl

Delicious Butternut Squash Couscous Bowl with Creamy Dressing

Enjoy a vibrant Butternut Squash Couscous Bowl with creamy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 675

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chopped butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or broth
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 to 2 large ripe avocados thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted almonds or pecans
  • fresh arugula optional
Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 small shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup + 2 olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • mason jar
  • small pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and chop butternut squash into bite-sized pieces. Place on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, stir, and return to oven for another 7–10 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shaking well to combine.
  3. Add broth, stock, or water to a small pot. Add butter and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat. Stir in the couscous and cover the pot with a lid. After about 5 minutes, the liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/3 cup of the prepared dressing.
  4. Assemble the bowls by filling up 4 bowls with even amounts of the dressed couscous. Top with roasted butternut squash, fresh avocado, and arugula. Spoon remaining dressing over the bowls to taste preference. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 675kcalCarbohydrates: 56.7gProtein: 11.2gFat: 47.6gSodium: 829.2mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 4.5g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap couscous for quinoa or rice and add your favorite roasted vegetables. Let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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