Couscous With Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Red Peppers and Olives Recipe

Name: Couscous With Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Red Peppers and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 to 4 large garlic cloves (to taste), minced; Salt to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste); 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 1 14-ounce can with juice; 2 cups pinto beans, Christmas limas or white beans, soaked in 2 quarts water for 6 hours or overnight and drained; A bouquet garni consisting of 3 sprigs each parsley and mint; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 to 3 teaspoons harissa (more to taste), plus additional for serving; 1/2 pound (1 large) red bell peppers, seeded and cut in large dice; 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, then sliced about 1/2 inch thick; 16 imported black olives, pitted and cut in half; 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint, or a combination; 2 to 2 ⅔ cups couscous (1/3 cup per serving)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 4 large garlic cloves (to taste), minced
Salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 1 14-ounce can with juice
2 cups pinto beans, Christmas limas or white beans, soaked in 2 quarts water for 6 hours or overnight and drained
A bouquet garni consisting of 3 sprigs each parsley and mint
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 to 3 teaspoons harissa (more to taste), plus additional for serving
1/2 pound (1 large) red bell peppers, seeded and cut in large dice
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, then sliced about 1/2 inch thick
16 imported black olives, pitted and cut in half
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint, or a combination
2 to 2 ⅔ cups couscous (1/3 cup per serving)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion.
2
Cook, stirring, until it is tender, about 5 minutes, and stir in the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the spices.
3
Stir together for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fragrant, and add the tomatoes.
4
Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the beans, 2 quarts water and the bouquet garni.
6
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
7
Add the tomato paste, harissa, red bell pepper, cauliflower, olives and salt to taste.
8
Bring back to a simmer and simmer 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
9
Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and simmer another 5 minutes.
10
Taste and adjust salt.
11
Remove a cup of the broth for seasoning the couscous.
12
The stew should be spicy and flavorful.
13
Reconstitute and steam the couscous [ed: please link].
14
Serve the couscous in wide bowls or mound onto plates and top with the stew.
15
Pass more harissa at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 to 4 large garlic cloves (to taste), minced, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Red Peppers and Olives falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous With Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Red Peppers and Olives

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