What to make when you have most of your kitchen packed up for a move and are craving something quick and easy? This easy bowl of grains and veggies, of course! I got these lovely fresh fava beans from from my produce delivery this week, and decided to pair them with some Israeli couscous and butternut squash for a filling and fast meal.
Fava, Butternut & Couscous Bowl
serves 2
1/2 C Israli couscous, cooked
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 C shelled fava beans
1 C butternut squash cubes (I used frozen)
2 Tbsp pine nuts
Lemon juice
Agave
Salt & Pepper
Cook the couscous and set aside. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and let cook under slightly browned. Add the frozen butternut squash cubes and cook for a few minutes, then add the fava beans. Cook until heated through and slightly browned. Add the pine nuts and toast until just browned. Place the couscous in a bowl and top with the squash and fava beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss with a little lemon juice and agave.
I'm looking forward to completing our house move so I can get my new kitchen set up. I need to get back to cooking and baking. Sorry for the lack of posts around here - I'll be back to normal soon!
Got any tips for setting up a new kitchen or any must-haves?
Thanks for stopping by!
i saw your fava beans on instagram and was wondering what you were going to do with them. this looks spectacular!
ReplyDeletewe moved into our first house last september, so i remember that craziness of getting everything set up. the kitchen was the first thing to do, and i somehow was able to get it all put together by the end of the first day we moved in. my mom helped ALOT.
Having recently moved myself, I feel your pain... but on the other hand I rather enjoy the pressure it puts on you to come up with simple recipes that really utilize what you have on hand!
ReplyDeleteI love butternut squash but never think to eat it in the summer. This looks like a wonderful summer dish and I bet it's good hot or cold. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the rest of your moving! Can't wait to see pics of your new home!