1 small butternut squash, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 lbs) .
Squash .
3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil .
1 medium onion, sliced .
Couscous .
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .
1 inch strips lemon zest .
1 1/2 c low sodium chicken broth, canned
Directions
Step #1 Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over med-heat/flame.
Step #2 Add the onion & cook, stirring every once in awhile, until soft & golden, about 10 mins.
Step #3 Add the garlic, & spices & cook this until the cinnamon stick unfurls & the tomatoes are cooked down, tomatoes, about 3 mins.
Step #4 Add the squash, chickpeas, broth, lemon zest, & raisins & bring to a simmer.
Step #5 Cook, until the squash is fork tender, partially covered, about 25 mins.
Step #6 Stir in the spinach & cook this until wilted, about 3 mins.
Step #7 Add the lemon juice & season, to taste.
Step #8 Meanwhile, make the couscous.
Step #9 Bring the broth to a boil with the salt & pepper in a small saucepan.
Step #10 Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, & set aside until the water has been absorbed & the couscous is plump, about 5 mins.
Step #11 Fluff the couscous with a fork & mound it in 4 soup bowls.
Step #12 Spoon some butternut squash stew over each portion, top this with almonds, & serve.
Enjoy the Spiced Butternut Squash Stew W/ Couscous recipe