North South East West Couscous Recipe

Name: North South East West Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 -3 small green chili peppers, finely chopped; ¼ cup red lentil; 12-¾ cup couscous; ¼ cup black olives, sliced or chopped as preferred; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; milk, splash (soya if you're vegan!); 1 tablespoon margarine (soya if you're vegan!); 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; oregano, pinch; mixed herbs, pinch

Servings: persons

1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 -3 small green chili peppers, finely chopped
¼ cup red lentil
12-¾ cup couscous
¼ cup black olives, sliced or chopped as preferred
2 cloves garlic, crushed
milk, splash (soya if you're vegan!)
1 tablespoon margarine (soya if you're vegan!)
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
oregano, pinch
mixed herbs, pinch

1
Add freshly boiling water to the couscous in a plastic tub, with 5 splashes of lemon juice and 5 splashes of soy sauce.
2
Place the lid on the tub and leave for 10 minutes.
3
Chop the pepper and onion very finely and fry together in a little sunflower oil.
4
Rinse the lentils with water and add them to the pan, with the margarine and a good splash of (soya) milk.
5
Add the crushed garlic.
6
Turn the heat down so it doesn't burn, and keep stirring!
7
Add the chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped, along with the spices and the black olives.
8
Mix well.
9
Add the couscous to the pan and mix thoroughly OFF the heat and serve immediately.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red pepper, finely chopped, 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, 2 -3 small green chili peppers, finely chopped, ¼ cup red lentil, and more.

Yes, North South East West Couscous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

North South East West Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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