Couscous de légumes

Couscous de légumes is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings together the flavors of fresh vegetables and fluffy couscous. Perfect for a vegetarian midnight meal, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Couscous - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 300 ml
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the minced garlic, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix everything well to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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