Squash, chicken & couscous one-pot

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• NettyRice

  2011-07-09 18:52:13.098142

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  Delicious recipe - definitely only needs the zest and juice of one lemon tho!!! The first time we used two lemons and it was far too strong.

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• charliechopin

  2011-07-13 23:05:01.093441

  charliechopin rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Didn't work for me. The two tins of tomatoes drown out the other flavours and the lemon simply adds to the unwelcome acidity (I only used 1 lemon). If I did this again I would probably replace at least one of the tins with fresh tomatoes, double the amount of harissa (maybe less if using good quality - I used supermarket own brand), and peel the squash (it is a pain, but I didn't like the cooked skin).

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• Caroline

  2011-07-17 21:07:19.996866

  Caroline rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really good recipe, loved the flavours, we had no problem with the amount of lemon juice as some have suggested (although we didnt put any zest in as we dont like it), but would put more chicken in next time - ideally need one chicken breast per person. Also the recipe made loads - enough for 6 rather than 4.

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• Caroline

  2011-07-17 21:09:03.869741

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  Also meant to say that we added courgette too as I like green things in my food which went very well with the rest of the ingredients.

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• Beth

  2011-07-18 22:34:43.530659

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  We were really disappointed & wish I'd read the recommendations before cooking -I would consider doing again but only with at least 1/2 the stated lemon (2 completely overpowered the dish) & I would also peal the squash.

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• VikingPenguin

  2011-07-19 13:26:10.005641

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  Halved the recipe for 2. The unpeeled squash was ok, but I think I'd rather not eat the peel in future. I also cut it up into much smaller chunks than in the picture above. Really enjoyed the flavours (used 1 lemon as I was halving the recipe - didn't overpower). Still used 2 chicken thighs despite halving the recipe, as it didn't seem much meat on 1 (maybe I got small thighs). I also added a couple of chopped carrots. I'll make this again.

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• KittyFliip

  2011-07-19 20:51:58.223177

  KittyFliip rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Sorry, but this was a really unpleasant experience! I would definitely agree with the other comment about the over-powering flavours of the tomatoes and lemon. I made this for my mother-in-law and she tried really hard to eat it, bless her heart, until I took it from her! Can't think of any improvements to make to this one better, sorry again!

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• Beth

  2011-07-24 12:40:41.757132

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  After reading some of the comments on here I decided to adapt the recipe. I had a large butternut squash so used half and 1 tin of plum tomatoes and 1 lemon. Turned out nicely.

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• BonAp!

  2011-07-31 13:26:11.354354

  BonAp! commented on this recipe

  Just seen this recipe and comments and haven't actually tried it yet, tho' I fully intend to, but I would just say that I've found before that a combination of tomatoes and lemon can be rather acid, or even just tinned tomatoes on their own, and adding a teaspoonful or so of demerara sugar can take the edge of that without making it sweet!

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• Ilona

  2011-08-03 10:01:48.942204

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  I wish I'd read the comments before I cooked it. Very disappointing. Too much lemon, but not really very good at all.I wont make this again.

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• jeanetteski

  2011-08-04 07:38:30.589053

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  I echo Ilona's comments above.

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• MsCupCake

  2011-08-04 19:01:06.053242

  MsCupCake rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Me too, Beth: I quite enjoyed it. I definitely prefer the squash peeled and next time I'd cut them slightly smaller. And it was easy to make - and one pot too.

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• MsCupCake

  2011-08-04 19:07:13.834577

  MsCupCake commented on this recipe

  The squash in the picture does look quite chunky but in fairness, the recipe states 1 cm cubes, which seems about right.

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• Holliecc

  2011-08-05 13:29:49.768832

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• lovelyfrancesca

  2011-08-15 18:35:24.965403

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  most disappointing recipe so far.. wish I had read the comments first. I used one lemon instead of two but it still just tasted of bitter tomato. It was just horrible.

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• Glossop Emma

  2011-08-16 09:52:59.122245

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  I too wish i had read the comments before making this recipe. The lemon was overpowering, and i agree i think it needed more chicken. What a waste of food!

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• Dandy

  2011-08-21 00:11:11.805125

  Dandy commented on this recipe

  if you don't have any Harissa paste,like me, the try: 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 bay leaf 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp of tomato paste Put it in a blender and it should be a good replacement :)

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• DrFabio

  2011-08-25 10:27:53.203451

  DrFabio rated and commented on this recipe

  

  We love this, and have made it several times since it was in the magazine using turkey instead of chicken. It wasn't too lemony for us, though I can understand how it can be for others if you're not crazy about lemons! I can also see how the tomatoes can be too acidic (they seem to be hit and miss sometimes) - though I echo BonAp!s comments about adding sugar - I *always* add a little sugar to tomato dishes. It really helps! Nom nom nom. Don't be put off trying this, just add the lemon gradually to taste and try a bit of sugar!

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• ja238

  2011-08-29 17:00:14.277464

  ja238 commented on this recipe

  May be a silly question, but is it 140g UNCOOKED couscous you add at the end?

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• Janet T

  2011-09-03 10:15:08.082773

  Janet T commented on this recipe

  I am trying this recipe tonight, taking on board what I have read above, will let you know how I go on. I am puting more chicken in, leaving out one lemon and adding a little sugar.............

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
• 2 red onions , halved and cut into thin wedges
• 2 skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 small butternut squash , cut into 1cm chunks (no need to peel)
• 2 x 400g cans tomatoes
• zest and juice 2 lemons
• 200g cherry tomatoes , halved
• 140g couscous
• small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

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Serves 4

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 45 mins

Low-fat, Super healthy

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
• 2 red onions , halved and cut into thin wedges
• 2 skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 small butternut squash , cut into 1cm chunks (no need to peel)
• 2 x 400g cans tomatoes
• zest and juice 2 lemons
• 200g cherry tomatoes , halved
• 140g couscous
• small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

PER SERVING

283 kcalories, protein 25g, carbohydrate 42g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 6g, sugar 16g, salt 0.53 g

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