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Autumn Butternut Squash-Couscous Bowls

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg peeled, cubed butternut squash
  • 1 large shallot, quartered
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • ½ cup pecan pieces
  • 1 (8.8-oz) pkg whole wheat Israeli (pearl) couscous
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg organic baby spinach
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together squash, shallot, 1 Tbsp oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is browned and tender.
  2. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions, adding cranberries, rosemary, and lemon zest during last 5 minutes of cooking.
  4. Transfer couscous to a bowl; add squash, shallot, spinach, and nuts.
  5. Whisk together 1 Tbsp oil, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Pour dressing over couscous, and toss.

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