COUSCOUS ROYALE

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This is a stunning presentation for adventurous dining. Completely vegetarian and a North-African style dish that is bursting with flavors. Posted for ZWT3 and adapted from Parragon Press.

Provided by Amayzng30

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3 carrots
3 zucchini
12 ounces butternut squash (or pumpkin)
5 cups vegetable stock
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 cups cooked couscous
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup raisins
cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

Cut the carrots and zucchini in half lengthwise, and then slice into three inch pieces.
Trim the squash, remove seeds, and cut into pieces the same size as the carrots.
PLace the stock, spices, saffron, and carrots in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, and add olive oil. Cook 15 minutes (skimming any froth).
Add the lemon zest and juice, honey, zucchini, and squash. Season well. Return to the boil and cook and additional 10 minutes.
Reheat the cooked couscous and add the butter.
To serve, mound the couscous on a platter. Drain vegetables and arrange on the couscous. Remove the cinnamon from the stock, and stir in the raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 106.5, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 25.5, Protein 5.6

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