Butternut Squash & Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs. fresh ginger, minced
• 1 Tbs. fresh nutmeg, grated
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled &diced
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 box of couscous
• 2-3 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
• 3-4 cups water

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
2. Add the raisins and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in the water, squash, and salt and simmer over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender (about 25 minutes)
4. Stir in the couscous, parsley, and nutmeg and cover.
5. Remove from heat and wait 10-12 minutes before serving.

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