Israeli Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Preserved Lemon

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta that is shaped into small round balls. It was developed in Israel in the 1950s as a substitute for rice.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Israeli Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Preserved Lemon

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1 pound Butternut squash
• 2 tablespoon Preserved lemon
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes.
3. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spread the butternut squash on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. In the meantime, cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions.
6. Once cooked, drain the couscous and set aside.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, cooked Israeli couscous, preserved lemon, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and remaining olive oil.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
10. Let the flavors meld for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 6g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.