Butternut Squash With Couscous and Chutney

Jim Franco
Serves 6 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 50m

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch half-rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 2- to 2 1/2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced (4 to 5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups instant couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 cup prepared chutney

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the squash, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, stirring to coat evenly.
  2. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 17 to 20 minutes or until the squash is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the cream and cook until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Bring 2 cups of water and the remaining salt to a boil. Place the couscous in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Immediately cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. When ready to serve, fluff the couscous with a fork. Place about 3/4 cup of couscous on each plate. Top with the curried squash. Garnish with the peanuts and your favorite chutney.
By Frank Mentasana,  December 2004

Quick Tip

Any kind of chutney―from mango to cranberry―will work with this dish.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 510Calories From Fat 32
  • Calcium  129mg
  • Carbohydrate  77g
  • Cholesterol  27mg
  • Fat  18g
  • Fiber  8g
  • Iron  3mg
  • Protein  14mg
  • Sat Fat  6g
  • Sodium  528mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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