Squash, chicken & couscous one-pot

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• Janet T

  04 September 2011

  Janet T rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This recipe was fine after the above tweaks. I am so glad I read the comments, will make sure I always do before attemping anything new. This dish was made for a very relaxing evening with friends and everyone enjoyed it. Janet T

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• Victoria

  12 September 2011

  Victoria rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really disappointed with this recipe, it was bland and the squash should definitely have been peeled. I would not do this again.

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• DavidWY

  19 September 2011

  DavidWY commented on this recipe

  Peel the squash Recue tinned tomatoes by half and add fresh instead. Use juice of 1/2 lemon

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• Belkey

  21 September 2011

  Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I halved the recipe, but only used the juice of half a lemon having read the other comments. We really enjoyed it and I could not even sense overwhelming lemon, so would be tempted to stick to the recipe next time. Didn't add the cherry tomatoes though as didn't have any!

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• Natnee

  28 September 2011

  Natnee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  After reading comments, I used just one tin of tomatoes and no lemon at all. Also only had 1 red onion in the cupboard so used half a white one I had leftover in the fridge aswell. I think 2 reds would've been too sweet. I really enjoyed this and would definately make again. Perhaps the addition of some chickpeas next time?

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• SG

  01 October 2011

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• Claire

  02 October 2011

  Claire rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I loved this recipe. I peeled the squash, added a little extra harrisa and only used one lemon (with a large pinch of sugar). Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely one that will be done again and again. Tastes just as good after freezing and reheating too, brilliant!!

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• k@t1e

  01 November 2011

  k@t1e rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Not a favourite unfortunately

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• Chefbex

  10 November 2011

  Chefbex commented on this recipe

  Delicious! easy to make and great to freeze. I only used one lemon as this was enough- next time id use a bit more chicken too

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• Chefbex

  10 November 2011

  Chefbex commented on this recipe

  Delicious! easy to make and great to freeze. I only used one lemon as this was enough- next time id use a bit more chicken too

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• Chefbex

  10 November 2011

  Chefbex commented on this recipe

  Delicious! easy to make and great to freeze. I only used one lemon as this was enough- next time id use a bit more chicken too

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• Nashienoo

  16 November 2011

  Nashienoo commented on this recipe

  This recipe needs refining. The butternut squash was far too hard despite me taking the skin off. I would suggest that you roast the squash for 20 minutes so that it caramelises and softens before you add it to the pot. Flavours were ok although I would agree with only adding one lemon. My son thought it was too spicy; I however didn't mind the flavour. Would cook again but would make some changes.

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• GT

  25 November 2011

  GT commented on this recipe

  I tried this recipe despite the reviews and it was really nice, I halved all the ingredients except for the harissa paste as it was only meant to be for 2 but there was loads, enough for 4 easily or leftovers for lunch the next day. I peeled and then roasted the butternut squash for 15 mins or so before I put it in the pot and also added courgette and mushrooms to bulk it up a bit. The lemon made a nice addition at the end but I only used half as more would have been too overpowering. I didn't use the zest but I'd recommend seasoning it well.

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• MsCupCake

  29 November 2011

  MsCupCake commented on this recipe

  This may not be to everyone's taste but I can't see how this recipe is bland when you add 2 tbsp harissa paste! :O

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• fishes

  05 December 2011

  fishes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Have tried this twice now and love it. Suggest adapting it as follows: Use chopped tinned tomatoes instead of whole. Definitely peel the squash. Use twice as much chicken (I always use chicken thighs - much more tender than breast but its a matter of choice) and possibly a little more couscous. Pinch of sugar always a good idea when using tinned tomatoes.

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• tordis

  19 December 2011

  tordis rated and commented on this recipe

  

  After reading the comments, I decided to peel the squash and use less lemon. The result was OK-ish, but nothing to write home about. I think it would taste better with more chicken. Oh, and without the squash - its sweetness kills the strong kick of harissa.

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• DHooper

  03 January 2012

  DHooper commented on this recipe

  Just made this and it was delicious. I didn't have any squash so used red peppers instead. I also had no cherry tomatoes so relied only on tinned. I also left out the zest as I find zest too strong. As for those who said it was bland? it's got two tablespoons of harissa in it! Had a great kick off it. All and all it was delicious, easy to make, cheap and healthy so will definitely be making it again.

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• luby12

  11 January 2012

  luby12 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I spent loads of time and money making this dish but the end result just was not worth it. I can't put my finger on the problem but it just did not workk for me. Wont make it again.

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• Om Nom Nom

  16 January 2012

  Om Nom Nom rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made a few (what I considered obvious) changes to this recipe, as it sounded like it would be far too tomatoey and lemony, from the volumes of those ingredients. I used only fresh tomatoes and no canned ones. I also used no lemon at all. Furthermore, if you "Add the harissa, spices and onions, then you have a clogged, too-dry mix to "cook gently for 10 mins". I added a little olive oil to loosen it up, which worked. Finally, having had cause to doubt some of the measurements already, I didn't add the couscous until the end (so I knew how much liquid there would be). I just stirred it in, after the pan was off the heat, and left it to absorb the cooking liquor/sauce. I turned the couscous once and left it again to stabilise. After all that, it ended up *gorgeous*!!

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• st.k8

  25 January 2012

  st.k8 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was really nice but a tad too lemony so next time will only use one lemon

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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 25.0g, carbohydrate 42.0g, fat 3.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 6.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.53 g

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