Carrot Zucchini Couscous Recipes

25-MINUTE TUNISIAN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat. Place onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the red and yellow peppers and mushrooms; cook another 3 minutes. Vegetables should still be firm.
• Pour in the vegetable stock and season with paprika, cardamom, salt, and cilantro. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Slowly pour in the couscous; stir. Cover pot immediately and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. The couscous should have absorbed about half the cooking liquid.
• Serve at slightly warmer than room temperature. Garnish with orange zest and the grated cheese, paprika, and almonds.

RED LENTIL, ZUCCHINI & COUSCOUS SOUP

Steps:

• Grate carrots and zucchini, set aside.
• Heat oil in a 5 quart soup pot; add onions and celery; saute on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.
• If vegetables begin to stick, add a tbsp or two of water.
• Add all ingredients except couscous to the pot, increase to high heat to bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add couscous and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• If soup is too thick, thin it with a little bit of water.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Yield 8 servings - per serving: 134cal, 1g fat, 8g protein, 24g carb, 3mg iron, 8g fibre.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except couscous. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve over couscous.