Vegetarian Couscous Paella

Such a great blend of veggies and couscous. Use it as a light main course or side dish!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1  red onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  low sodium vegetable broth
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1  cup frozen carrots
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper or 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  cup  dry couscous
• 1  tomatoes, chopped
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Place oil in large skillet or dutch oven at medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic.
3. Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add broth, peas, carrots, salt, turmeric and red pepper.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in uncooked couscous, tomato, parsley and almonds.
8. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.