Super Easy Charred Veggie Couscous

This is an easy couscous recipe, good with chicken skewers and mixed veggies. Note: Feel free to swap out the veggies for a vegetable of your choice; broccoli, asparagus, onion, or mushrooms would probably work well too. Also, feel free to add some grilled chicken for a complete meal!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 2  cups vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
• 1  red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1  yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes
•  olive oil

Directions

1. Slice and prepare all of the veggies/garlic and set aside in med. bowl.
2. Measure out the couscous and pour in a lg. bowl, toss with salt and onion powder. Set aside.
3. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan; once boiling pour the vegetable broth over the uncooked couscous, cover with a lid and set a timer for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat a lg. cast-iron pan and drizzle lightly with olive oil; once the pan is very hot add all of the veegies and the minced garlic. Leave the veggies on their side for 1-3 minutes until slightly charred and crisp. Flip to the other side and cook until slightly tender; but still crisp.
5. Uncover the couscous and toss in the cooked veggies, fluff with a fork. Serve.