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Curried Couscous, Kidney Bean & Maple Broccoli-Acorn Squash Bowl, plated

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Curried Couscous, Kidney Bean & Maple Broccoli-Acorn Squash Bowl

  • 35 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 593 kcal / serving

A warm bowl with creamy couscous and hearty beans, brightened by maple-roasted broccoli and squash. It comes together quickly for a weeknight meal with comforting textures and spice.

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Ingredients

  • ½acorn squash
  • 1 crownbroccoli
  • 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) cankidney beans
  • ½lime
  • ½red bell pepper
  • ½ mediumred onion
  • ½ cupwhole wheat couscous
  • limes
  • red bell peppers
  • red onions

From the pantry: black pepper, curry powder, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, parsley flakes, pure maple syrup, salt

Cookware

aluminum foil · baking sheet pan · can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · oven mitts · spatula · stirring spoon · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Whisk maple syrup, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to make a dressing.
  2. Break broccoli into bite-sized florets and cut the squash into chunks, then toss them with the dressing to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the coated vegetables on a lined baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a hot oven until tender, about 15–20 minutes, tossing once halfway.
  4. While the vegetables roast, dice the onion and bell pepper.
  5. Rinse and drain the kidney beans and set them aside.
  6. In a medium pan, heat a little oil, then sauté the onion and pepper until soft. Add the beans and broth, along with the curry powder and parsley flakes; bring to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  8. Cut lime into wedges and set ready for serving.
  9. To serve, portion the curried couscous with the roasted vegetables and lime wedges in bowls.

Two tips

  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
  • If you don’t have lime, use a squeeze of lemon juice or skip citrus and finish with a pinch more parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
593 kcal
Protein
23 g
Carbs
102 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
21 g
Sodium
358 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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