Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound butternut squash peeled, deseeded, diced
  • 3 parsnips peeled, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 zucchini large, cut into chunks
  • 2 carrots quartered lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded, cut into thick strips
  • 8 spring onions halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 7 ounces couscous

Method

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cook vegetables, stirring, for 5 mins. Add 1 cup water and simmer, covered, for 10 mins, until just tender. Remove lid and cook for another 5 mins, until liquid evaporates and thickens slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toast cumin for 1 min, until fragrant. Add 1 cup water. Season. Add couscous then set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork and season.
  • To serve, arrange vegetables over couscous. Drizzle with pan juices. Season.