How to Make Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that's also easy to prepare? Look no further than this recipe for Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets. This dish combines the sweet and earthy flavors of butternut squash and beets with the light and fluffy texture of couscous, resulting in a satisfying and nutritious meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Butternut squash and beets are both versatile and nutritious vegetables that are readily available in the fall and winter mon...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium beets, peeled and cubed
  • ½ medium sweet onion, sliced
  • ½ cup chopped raw almonds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine butternut squash, beets, onion, and almonds in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well combined. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix to combine. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Combine roasted vegetables, couscous, feta cheese, cranberries, and parsley in a bowl; mix well.
  • Nutrition

    585 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 348mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1457mg