Couscous with Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of couscous
• 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnishing

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat the vegetable broth until boiling. Once boiled, remove from heat and set aside.
2. Place the couscous in a large bowl. Add in the hot vegetable broth and cover the bowl with a plate. Let it sit for 10 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed all the broth and is tender.
3. In a pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are translucent.
4. Add in the diced peppers and zucchini. Add in the ground cumin and cinnamon. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and juicy.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve it into a dish. Add in the cooked vegetables and mix well.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Verdict:

This healthy and flavorful couscous with vegetables dish is a perfect meal for vegetarians or as a side dish with roasted chicken, or broiled salmon. The couscous grains are fluffy and absorb all the flavors of the vegetables and spices along with the vegetable broth. The cooked vegetables are soft, juicy and bring a gorgeous color to the dish, while the garnished parsley complements the overall flavors and adds a touch of freshness to the plate.

Serving Suggestions:

The couscous with vegetables is a perfect dish that can be served warm or cold. Consider topping it with feta cheese, or even with grilled chicken, prawns, or chickpeas for extra protein. It can also be served as a light lunch or as a healthy and filling dinner alongside a side salad, bread, or even a dip like hummus.