Couscous Salad With Roasted Veggies And Quinoa

• 1/2 Medium Butternut Squash, Peeled, Deseeded And Diced
• 2 Medium Red Onions, Peeled And Cut Into Wedges
• 2 Red Bell Peppers, Chopped Into Bite-sized Pieces
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• Sea Salt And Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste
• 1-1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1/2 cups Roasted Peanuts, Chopped
• 1 Small Bunch Fresh Parsley, Chopped
• 4 Spring Onions, Sliced
• FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE:
• 3 Tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Light Sodium Soy Sauce, Or Coconut Aminos For Gluten-free
• 1 Lime, Juiced
• 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Ginger Powder
• 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Warm Water, To Thin The Dressing, If Needed

1. Preheat oven at 180u0b0C (350u0b0F).
2. In a baking tray, place butternut squash, onion and bell pepper. Add olive oil, paprika, salt and ground pepper, then toss to combine.
3. Roast in preheated oven for about 17-20 minutes or until veggies are golden brown on the sides and fork tender.
4. In a saucepan, add water and bring it to the boil. Once boiling, add couscous, 1 teaspoon of salt, and give it a good stir. Put the lid on and remove from heat.
5. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to absorb all the liquid, then fluff it with a fork.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the peanut butter sauce. Place all sauce ingredients into a jar with tight lid. Shake vigorously until all perfectly blended and smooth.
7. In a large bowl, add couscous, roasted veggies, green onions, peanuts, and parsley.
8. Drizzle with peanut butter dressing and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/couscous-salad-with-roasted-veggies-and-quinoa/ (may not work)