SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH COUSCOUS

Spiced Butternut Squash Couscous image

Butternut squash is the star of this Healthy Living couscous recipe, but chickpeas, raisins and slivered almonds have strong supporting roles.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 min. Add squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, broth and raisins; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until squash is tender.
Meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand until ready to use.
Fluff couscous with fork; spoon onto platter. Top with squash mixture and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g