BUTTERNUT COUSCOUS

This free Butternut Couscous Recipe is great to serve as a side dish or just on its own… Can be served hot or cold. Mmm very tasty!

Ingredients


200g butternut, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
45ml olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
340ml couscous
250ml boiling water
45ml butter
garnish with fresh chopped herbs


Method

• Preheat the grill.
• Boil or steam the butternut until almost cooked.
• Drain and drizzle the butternut with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
• Spread the butternut out onto a baking tray and place under the hot grill until golden and lightly caramelised.
• Place the couscous in a bowl, pour over the boiling water, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes until the water has absorbed.
• Gently fry the onion in a little oil until just soft and set aside.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the crumbs and season to taste.
• Stir in the butternut, onion and butter.
• Garnish with freshly chopped herbs.
• Serve hot or cold.

Serves 6