Couscous mediterranean style

Couscous mediterranean style

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: pasta, SaladCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

This is one of my favorite recipes; it is absolutely delightful and incredibly healthy at the same time. I love to add lots of vegetables and make it colorful – feel free to do the same.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped spinach

  • ½ cup chopped green or red pepper (capcicum)

  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup sliced black olive

  • ¼ cup fresh basil

  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Take a fry pan and put on slow heat.
  • Add olive oil and onions. Wait for a second, then add pepper, spinach, and tomatoes.
  • Stir until they are soft (about 3 – 4 minutes) on slow heat.
  • Add the couscous. Stir well and add garlic, vegetable broth and salt to taste then cover and set the heat at simmer.
  • Stir often,  wait for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
  • Now add black olives.
  • Garnish with basil and grated parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you like, can add nuts also. i like pine nuts .
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