Crock Pot Squash Couscous

Submitted by Olha7397

"Here, slowly cooked squash and raisins add their flavour to a tasty broth that plumps up the couscous. Serve with a splash of hot pepper sauce."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2, lbs.)
• 2 yellow zucchini or 2 green zucchini
• 1 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup sultana raisin
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Peel and cut squash into 2-inch cubes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces.
2. Place in slow cooker.
3. Add onion, stock, chickpeas, raisins, sugar, butter, ginger, salt, pepper and turmeric.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.
5. Increase heat to high; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until reduced slightly.
6. With slotted spoon, remove vegetable mixture to bowl; cover and keep warm.
7. Place couscous in large bowl; pour 2 cups of the hot broth over couscous.
8. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until couscous is plumped.
9. Fluff with fork.
10. Make well in centre of couscous; spoon in vegetables.
11. Pour remaining broth over top; sprinkle with parsley.
12. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
13. Canadian Living.

Reviews

[jlgriffith]

This recipe was simple to make and not very time-consuming. I enjoyed the taste and my guests called it fresh, buttery, healthy & hearty. It was a complete meal with many different food groups represented. I will definitely make it again.

 

[WiGal]

Tasty, filling, healthy, and easy to make. My picture is bleary at front but this is attractive. Next time I would add another 1/4 teaspoon pepper, as we love pepper! I garnished with cilantro and I think next time some pine nuts or chopped pistachio would add a nice crunch factor. Mine was done in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Lined my crock pot with a liner so the clean up was a breeze. Thanks Olga Drozd for posting. Made for Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup Game.