Spiced Butternut Squash Stew W Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup couscous, uncooked
• 1 cup water (for couscous)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)