Best Aromatic Couscous In Minutes Recipes

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SPANISH COUSCOUS WITH AROMATIC VEGETABLES



Spanish Couscous with Aromatic Vegetables image

Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
1/4 tsp cumin powder (.75 grams)
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (.65 grams)
1 tbsp dried cilantro (1.83 grams)
1 cup vegetable broth (250 ml)
1 cup couscous (150 grams)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45 ml)
1 zucchini
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 large tomato
1/2 tsp cumin powder (1.25 grams)
1/2 tsp ginger powder (.88 grams)
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (.65 grams)
1/2 tsp dried cilantro (.30 grams)
1/4 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika (.57 grams)
1/4 tsp saffron threads (.17 grams)
1/8 tsp ground cloves (.27 grams)
sea salt & black pepper
2 tbsp cashews (fried & salted) (19 grams)
2 tbsp raisins (20 grams)
handful freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut one zucchini into rounds that are a little over 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick, then cut each round into 9 evenly sized pieces to end up with cubes of zucchini, thinly slice 1 onion, thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and finely grate 1 large tomato
  • Add 1/2 tsp cumin powder into a bowl, along with 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/2 tsp dried cilantro, 1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp saffron threads and 1/8 tsp ground cloves, mix together until well combined
  • Heat a sauce pan with a medium to medium-high heat, add in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, a generous 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder and 1 tbsp dried cilantro, mix together, after 1 minute add in a generous cup of vegetable broth, once it comes to a boil add in 1 cup of couscous, give it a quick mix, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat
  • Meanwhile, heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the sliced onion, chopped zucchini and sliced garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 6 minutes and the onion & zucchini are translucent, add in the spice blend, mix together until well combined, then add in the grated tomato and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and let it simmer on a medium heat for about 5 minutes
  • About 10 minutes after turning off the heat on the couscous remove the lid, add in 2 tbsp cashews and 2 tbsp raisins, using a fork fluff up the couscous
  • Grab the vegetables that have been simmering and transfer into serving dishes, top off with the couscous and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!

AROMATIC COUSCOUS IN MINUTES



Aromatic Couscous in Minutes image

A quick side dish I make as an accompaniment to lamb curry or Indian style dal or chickpeas/chole. I also love having this dish all by itself for lunch.

Provided by rosewater

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Add couscous and salt and cover for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a pan, warm olive oil on medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, black pepper and peas and saute for two minutes.
  • Add to couscous and mix, fluffing with a fork.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.5

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