Moroccan Couscous With Saffron
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/4” to 1/2” cubes
- 2 cups yellow onion, large dice
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/4” to 1/2” cubes
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, cut into 3/4” cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Earth Balance butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the squash, onion, carrots and zucchini on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once with a spatula about midway through.
- While the vegetables roast, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, cumin, saffron and salt to taste.
- Cover the pan and steep for 15 minutes.
- Scrape the roasted vegetables and their juices into a large bowl, and add the couscous.
- Bring the vegetable broth back to a boil, and pour over the couscous mixture all at once.
- Cover tightly with a plate and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
- Add the scallions, toss the couscous and vegetables with a fork, and serve.
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