Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup couscous; 3 -4 tablespoons oil; 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped; ½ cup red onion, finely chopped; 3 -4 chopped fresh garlic cloves (or to taste); 1 ½ cups canned chick-peas, drained (to taste); 1 large firm ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup whole pitted black olives, sliced in half (preferably Greek olives); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous
3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
3 -4 chopped fresh garlic cloves (or to taste)
1 ½ cups canned chick-peas, drained (to taste)
1 large firm ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup whole pitted black olives, sliced in half (preferably Greek olives)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the chicken broth to boiling.
2
Add in couscous; remove from heat, cover and set aside for about 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
3
Meanwhile in a skillet heat oil over medium heat.
4
Add in zucchini, green and red bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook stirring until veggies are crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes (don't over cook the veggies!
5
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6
Stir in the chickpeas, tomato and olives; stir until just heated through.
7
Transfer the couscous mixture to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
8
Add in the veggie mixture with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to the couscous mixture and toss well to combine.
9
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for minimum of 2 hours or more.

1076

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup couscous, 3 -4 tablespoons oil, 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables

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