Israeli Couscous with Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemons
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Israeli Couscous with Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemons
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Israeli Couscous with Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemons brings rich flavor to a healthful and tasty side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2- pounds butternut squash peeled and seeded (this was half of a large butternut)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- 1 onion peeled and minced
- 1 3/4 cup Israeli couscous or other very small pasta
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 preserved lemon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries coarsely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2/3 cup pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Cut squash into 1/4 inch cubes, toss with salt and 1 T olive oil. Roast at 450F until tender, about 15 minutes. Do not overcook since they don't need to caramelize and you want them to hold their shape.
- Heat remaining 2 T olive oil and sautee the chopped onion until tender.
- Boil the couscous and cinnamon stick in salted water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain but don't rinse and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Cut up preserved lemon rind into 1/8 to 1/4 inch pieces. Squeeze the juice from the flesh and save.
- Mix cooked squash cubes, drained couscous, sauteed onions, chopped preserved lemon and juice with remaining ingredients.
- Serve warm or cool.
Notes
- Most of the world toasts nuts in the oven, 5-10 minutes at 350 but I invariably burn them this way. Instead I put them in a dry skillet on medium heat and begin stirring as soon as I can smell the slightest hint of toasting (don't leave the kitchen, they get to this point quickly). Stir until golden about 1-2 minutes.To make this ahead, up to one day in advance, leave out the parsley and toasted pine nuts, and mix them in right before serving. Rewarm if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
7742IU
(155%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 7742IU | 155% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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