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Healthy Dinner Recipe for Weight Loss

A light yet filling dinner bowl made with roasted butternut squash, whole wheat couscous, mixed greens, and tangy yogurt. Quick to prepare, colorful, and naturally nourishing — perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Healthy, Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked whole wheat couscous
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for dipping)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
  2. Prepare couscous according to package directions and fluff with a fork.
  3. In a bowl, combine mixed greens with cranberries and walnuts.
  4. Assemble your bowl: start with couscous, add roasted squash, top with greens, and finish with a dollop of yogurt.
  5. Drizzle with a light vinaigrette or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Serve warm as a wholesome dinner bowl or pack for a healthy lunch. Store leftovers up to 3 days, but keep couscous, squash, and greens separate for best freshness. For variations, try quinoa instead of couscous, swap walnuts for pumpkin seeds, or add a spicy kick with chili flakes. Meal-prep friendly and easily made vegan by using dairy-free yogurt.