moroccan couscous w/ roasted vegetables & saffron

Ingredients For moroccan couscous w/ roasted vegetables & saffron

• 2 c

  butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
• 2 c

  yellow onion, diced small
• 1 1/2 c

  carrots, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 1/2 c

  zucchini, cut into 3/4" cubes
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• salt, to taste
• fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 c

  vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp

  butter (can sub with more olive oil or your favorite butter alternative)
• 1/4 tsp

  ground cumin (closer to 1/2 teaspoon was added)
• 1/4 tsp

  saffron threads (reduced from 1/2 teaspoon-saffron is spendy!)
• 1 1/2 c

  whole wheat couscous (or regular-check the bulk bins at your local natural food store)
• 2

  scallions, white and green part, thinly sliced