Veggie Couscous Recipe

Name: Veggie Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Boiling Water Or Vegetable Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 3 cups Quick Cooking Couscous; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Small Carrot, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Small Zucchini, Finely Chopped; 1/2 whole Sweet Red Pepper, Finely Chopped; 1/3 cups Currants Or Raisins; Salt And Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Servings: persons

3 cups Boiling Water Or Vegetable Stock
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
3 cups Quick Cooking Couscous
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped
1 whole Small Carrot, Finely Chopped
1 whole Small Zucchini, Finely Chopped
1/2 whole Sweet Red Pepper, Finely Chopped
1/3 cups Currants Or Raisins
Salt And Pepper
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro

1
In a saucepan or large measuring cup, combine boiling water with the cinnamon, cumin, honey and lemon juice.
2
Place the couscous in a large pot. Pour the boiling water mixture over top and stir in. Cover tightly for 10 minutes.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add chopped veggies and currants. Cook gently for 5-10 minutes until very tender.
4
Fluff couscous with a fork and and stir in veggies. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.
5
Note: if using quick-cooking whole wheat couscous, use 4 1/2 cups of water or stock.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Boiling Water Or Vegetable Stock, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, 1 Tablespoon Honey, and more.

Yes, Veggie 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.

Veggie Couscous

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