Lightly Spiced Vegetable Couscous

Submitted by Sarah_Jayne

"I really like couscous and this is one way I serve it. It is usually a side dish but sometimes I have it as my lunch."

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 small carrot, sliced into ribbons with vegetable peeler
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 teaspoons low-fat margarine

directions

1. Put vegetable stock, shallots, carrots and spices into a pot and bring to a rapid boil.
2. Boil for two or three minutes until the carrots are becoming tender.
3. Pour in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
4. Let stand for about five minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
5. Put back onto a very low heat and just stir through the margarine until the couscous is fluffed up.

Reviews

[weinerdog girl]

I've never used couscous thought I would try it. Wow where has this been all my life!! Delicious recipe�� Thank you!!

 

[loof751]

Great couscous dish! Loved the spicing, nothing overpowering but very tasty. I used baby carrots so just sliced thinly instead of shaving. Served with grilled shrimp; I think it would be great with chicken too, or on its own as a light lunch. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Well you're right, this is a lovely side lunch to be enjoyed in the bright sunshine of the day. Or curled up on the couch taking sometime out, devouring this special couscous! I followed this exactly, loving the shallots, cumin, and small carrot. Lovely! will be making this more often. Made for ZWT6 Zee Zesties!

 

[Tea Jenny]

Hi Sara, I have just had this for my lunch and it is fabulous, I have never made couscous before but I have had shop bought, and there is just no comparison. I didn't think I liked it much but home made it tastes great and I find I love it. Great for a quick lunch or great i think with fish. I made it just like the recipe said I am now a convert to couscous. Thank you so much for posting. Made for ZWT#6 2010.

 

[Lalaloula]

Mmmmmmmmmm, what a tasty couscous! I loved it! Followed the recipe exactly but instead of the margarine I used 1 ts oil. The combination of flavours was excellent and the presentation so cute. Loved the little ribbons. :) Right before serving I sprinkled some chopped parsley on top of my bowl which made for a lovely speck of colour (and taste as well). THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this gem of a recipe with us, Sarah Jayne! Made and reviewed for Veggie Swap #22 and the Diabetic Pool Party May 2010.