Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small zucchini or 1 medium zucchini; 14 large red capsicum; 4 -5 large button mushrooms; 1 onion; 1 teaspoon garlic; ½ teaspoon chili (or to your taste); ½ teaspoon cumin; ⅔ cup couscous; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup boiling water; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1
Chop the onion.
2
Cut zucchini & capsicum into small cubes.
3
Slice mushrooms.
4
In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic & chili in the olive oil until translucent.
5
Add remaining vegetables and the cumin, salt & pepper.
6
Cook for about 5 minutes until tender, stirring to cook evenly.
7
Add water and allow it to come to the boil.
8
Add couscous, stir through, turn off heat & cover & leave for 5 minutes.
9
Give it a stir with a fork to fluff it up a bit & serve as a side dish.
10
Delish!

586

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small zucchini or 1 medium zucchini, 14 large red capsicum, 4 -5 large button mushrooms, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Vegetable 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!

Vegetable Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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