Vegetable Coucous With Tahini Yogurt - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None large red onion, cut into thin wedges
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 lb winter squash, peeled, cut into 1/3 inch pieces
1 None large red pepper, thickly sliced
2 None medium zucchini, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Middle Eastern spice mix
7 oz couscous
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
Combine onion, garlic, squash, pepper and zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with spice mix. Spread over prepared trays and bake for 25-30 mins, or until tender. Remove garlic and set aside.
Meanwhile, place couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains.
Add vegetables, lemon juice and cilantro to couscous. Season. Peel garlic and mash with a fork. Combine garlic, yogurt and tahini in a medium bowl. Spoon couscous into serving bowls and top with yogurt mixture. Serve immediately.