Spicy Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Spicy Couscous and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small zucchini, halved and cut into slices; 2 small red peppers, large dice; 1 small eggplant, quartered and sliced; Olive oil, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lemon, grated zest and juice

Servings: persons

1 small zucchini, halved and cut into slices
2 small red peppers, large dice
1 small eggplant, quartered and sliced
Olive oil, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon, grated zest and juice

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Place cut vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Place in oven and roast for about 10 minutes.
4
Place couscous in a heat proof bowl and stir in all the spices and orange juice.
5
Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and pour over the couscous making sure it covers the couscous mixture completely.
6
Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and leave for 5 to 10 minutes or until all the stock is absorbed.
7
Stir in the herbs, olive oil, grated lemon zest and juice.
8
Fluff the couscous with a fork and toss with roasted vegetables.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small zucchini, halved and cut into slices, 2 small red peppers, large dice, 1 small eggplant, quartered and sliced, Olive oil, to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Couscous and Vegetables 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.

Spicy Couscous and Vegetables

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