Vegetable Couscous with Black Olives Recipe

Name: Vegetable Couscous with Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2/3 cup couscous; 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 large garlic clove, chopped fine; 1 plum tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and cut into slivers; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping); freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup couscous
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 large garlic clove, chopped fine
1 plum tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and cut into slivers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
In a small saucepan bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil to a boil and stir in couscous.
2
Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
3
While couscous is standing, in a skillet saute onion, garlic, tomato, and zucchini with salt to taste in remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Stir in olives, parsley, and pepper and remove skillet from heat.
5
Fluff couscous with a fork and stir into vegetables.

117

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2/3 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Couscous with Black Olives 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.

Vegetable Couscous with Black Olives

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