Vegetable Couscous: Papa al Couscous Recipe

Name: Vegetable Couscous: Papa al Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 whole garlic cloves, smashed; 2 (about 3/4 pound) zucchini, cubed; 4 medium-large tomatoes, or 8 large (about 2 pounds) plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence; Salt and pepper; 4 1/2 to 5 cups water; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup couscous; 1/2 lemon, juiced, or to taste; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 whole garlic cloves, smashed
2 (about 3/4 pound) zucchini, cubed
4 medium-large tomatoes, or 8 large (about 2 pounds) plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Salt and pepper
4 1/2 to 5 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 cup couscous
1/2 lemon, juiced, or to taste
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
In a casserole set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot.
2
Add the garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until golden.
3
Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened.
4
Add the tomatoes, oregano, lemon pepper, herbes de Provence, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes more.
5
Add the water, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, and additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
6
Add the couscous and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until it reaches porridge-like consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Add the lemon juice and parsley.
8
Discard the bay leaves.
9
Serve the couscous drizzled with the extra virgin olive oil and dusted with freshly ground pepper.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 whole garlic cloves, smashed, 2 (about 3/4 pound) zucchini, cubed, 4 medium-large tomatoes, or 8 large (about 2 pounds) plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Couscous: Papa al Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry 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: Papa al Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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