Not so Spontaneous Couscous Recipe

Name: Not so Spontaneous Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup red onion, julienned; ½ cup zucchini, raw, diced; ½ cup carrot, raw, diced; ½ cup corn, frozen sweet; ¼ cup celery, diced; ½ cup red pepper, diced; ¼ cup almonds, sliced; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup spring onion, greens only, sliced; ½ cup garbanzo beans, cooked; ½ cup water; ¼ cup couscous; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup red onion, julienned
½ cup zucchini, raw, diced
½ cup carrot, raw, diced
½ cup corn, frozen sweet
¼ cup celery, diced
½ cup red pepper, diced
¼ cup almonds, sliced
½ cup raisins
¼ cup spring onion, greens only, sliced
½ cup garbanzo beans, cooked
½ cup water
¼ cup couscous
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Saute the onion in the oil in a medium sized pan, for about 10 minutes, on medium-low heat until the onions are lightly browned.
2
Add corn, couscous, beans, raisins and water.
3
Cover and cook on low heat 5-8 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and couscous is soft.
4
Add everything else: the zucchini, carrots, green onions, celery, red pepper and almonds.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Mix well.
7
Serve warm, or even better, refrigerate and serve next day cold.
8
You can substitute other beans.
9
Turtle beans work well.
10
Navy beans too.

196

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup red onion, julienned, ½ cup zucchini, raw, diced, ½ cup carrot, raw, diced, and more.

Yes, Not so Spontaneous Couscous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not so Spontaneous Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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