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Roasted Butternut Squash with Couscous and Chickpeas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 300 - 400 grams 1 ¼ - 1 ¾ cups large cubes of peeled butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1  cup of cooked chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Arugula leafs optional
  • Feta cheese optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Combine butternut squash cubes in a bowl with the rest of ingredients. Place on the baking sheet, and bake for half an hour untill its ready. 
  • Place chickpeas in a small pot with the rest of the ingredients and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully place the boiling water, couscous, and the rest of the ingredients in a small pot. Stir and cover.
  • When the couscous is ready, transfer it to a serving dish with arugula (optional), butternut squash cubes, chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese (optional).
  • Serve warm.
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