Side dishe for 6
Autumn Couscous Salad
$6.81for 465 minServes 6
Pearl couscous combines with roasted squash, fennel, dried fruit, herbs, and a tangy apple dressing.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, 8 oz$0.20/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price | |
| Fennel, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price | |
| Winter squash (butternut, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.01Typical price | |
| Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price | |
| Dried fruit and raisins, 3.75 oz$0.45/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.69Typical price | |
| Berries, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price | |
| Juice, 12 oz$0.04/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.50Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.21 | ||
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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Ingredients
- 8 oz israeli or pearl couscous
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 fennel bulb
- 2 1/2 cups butternut squash
- 3 tbsp fresh sage
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and toss the squash and fennel with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables on a sheet pan for 25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the couscous in salted water according to its package directions, then drain it.
- Simmer the apple juice in a small saucepan for 10 minutes, until slightly reduced.
- Whisk the reduced juice with canola oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, shallot, sage, and parsley.
- Toss the couscous, roasted vegetables, cranberries, currants, and dressing together, then cool for 20 minutes.
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