moroccan couscous w/ roasted vegetables & saffron
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From Extraordinary Health. Perfect for an end of the summer/early fall meal!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Roast
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
- 2 cups yellow onion, diced small
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, cut into 3/4" cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - salt, to taste
- - fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter (can sub with more olive oil or your favorite butter alternative)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (closer to 1/2 teaspoon was added)
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (reduced from 1/2 teaspoon-saffron is spendy!)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous (or regular-check the bulk bins at your local natural food store)
- 2 - scallions, white and green part, thinly sliced
How To Make moroccan couscous w/ roasted vegetables & saffron
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the squash, onion, carrots and zucchini on a parchment-lined jelly roll pan. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper; toss. Roast the vegetables for about 25-30 minutes turning once at the halfway point for even roasting.
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Step 2While the vegetables roast, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the butter/butter substitute, some more cracked black pepper, ground cumin, saffron threads; add salt, to taste. Cover the pan and allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
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Step 3Transfer the roasted vegetables and their juices to a large bowl. Stir in the couscous. Bring the broth back to a boil then pour it over the couscous and roasted vegetables.
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Step 4Cover the bowl tightly with a plate or lid and let stand for 15 minutes. Add the scallions, stir gently and serve immediately.
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