Israeli Simmered Vegetables over Spiced Couscous

Couscous is a staple in Israeli cuisine and is commonly served with simmered vegetables as a vegetarian or vegan main course.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Israeli Simmered Vegetables over Spiced Couscous

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Israeli Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Zucchini
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Add carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. In a serving dish, place a bed of spiced couscous. Top with the simmered vegetables.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.