Couscous With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Couscous With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped; salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (to taste); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cloves; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 medium carrots, roughly chopped; 1 lb winter squash (like butternut or pumpkin, trimmed and cut into chunks); 2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 cup chicken stock (or more) or 1 cup vegetable stock (or more); 1 cup canned chick-peas; ½ cup raisins; couscous, prepared according to directions

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 lb winter squash (like butternut or pumpkin, trimmed and cut into chunks)
2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 cup chicken stock (or more) or 1 cup vegetable stock (or more)
1 cup canned chick-peas
½ cup raisins
couscous, prepared according to directions

1
Put the butter in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole with a lid over medium heat.
2
A minute or two later, add the onions and bell pepper, along with a couple of pinches of salt and at least 1/2 t black pepper (you should really taste the pepper in this dish).
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are quite tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the ginger, tumeric, cayenne, coriander, cloves and cinnamon and stir.
5
Add the carrots, winter squash and zucchini, along with a cup of stock.
6
Turn the heat to low, cover, and adjust the head so the mixture simmers steadily.
7
Cook until the carrots are tender, 20 to 30 minutes, checking and adding a bit more liquid if the mixture threatens to dry out.
8
Add the chickpeas and raisins and cook for another 10 minutes, adding liquid if the mixture is dry, raising the heat and boiling some of it off if the mixture seems too soupy (it should be like a stew).
9
Taste and adjust the seasoning; the flavors of black pepper and cayenne should be pronounced.
10
Serve immediately over the couscous.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 large onions, roughly chopped, 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped, salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Couscous With Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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