1 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup carrots, chopped fine
1/4 cup sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup dried fruit, chopped fine or 1/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/8 cup slivered almonds