Vegetable Couscous Papa Al Couscous Recipes

VEGGIE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, yellow squash, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cranberries and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover with a tight fitting lid, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Remove the cover and fluff with a fork. The couscous can be served hot or at room temperature.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH MOROCCAN PESTO

Steps:

• Make the pesto:
• Combine the cilantro, parsley leaves, almonds and garlic in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; process until smooth.
• Prepare the vegetables for the couscous: Heat a wide heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the butter begins to brown. Add the onion. Tie the reserved parsley stems and cinnamon stick together with twine; add to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup water, carrots, zucchini and/or Swiss chard, raisins, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the parsley and cinnamon.
• Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, season with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork. Top the couscous with the vegetables and pesto.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat a large sauce pot over medium high heat. Add oil, bay leaf, onion, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes. Add pumpkin and broth to the pan and stir to combine. Add cumin and coriander. Bring broth to a boil. Add couscous to the broth, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid from the pot and fluff couscous with a fork. Remove bay from the pan, add finely chopped tomato, cilantro and parsley, toss again with fork to combine and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with warm Mediterranean flat breads.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, zucchini, squash, and mushrooms. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir. Add tomatoes, stock, and garbanzo beans. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add more stock if dry. Add 1/4 cup parsley, red wine vinegar, and basil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Add the raisins and remaining parsley to the prepared couscous, and stir to combine. Plate couscous and spoon stew over the top.