Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 small parsnip, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups shredded Savoy cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon snipped chives
  • Couscous, for serving

Method

  • In a large, deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the squash, carrots, parsnip and potato, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are barely softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage, stock and wine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the parsley and chives.
  • Spoon the vegetable ragout over couscous and serve.