Speedy Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous
After buying ready prepared dried Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous for a while I realised that it was a piece of cake to make my own and far more economical and nutritious. It was also a way of getting my family more interested in eating their pan fried salmon steaks which for years they’d had with boiled new potatoes and vegetables.
Now I serve them with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce and this Speedy Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous which goes down a treat. No more bored faces! You can of course serve this side dish with any meat or fish of your own choice.
Fry the vegetables while the couscous is “cooking”.
Once you’ve tried my Couscous you might like these vegetable dishes:
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Roast Aubergines with Yogurt & Harissa
Speedy Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous
Ingredients
- 200 g / 9oz Couscous
- 275 ml / 10floz Vegetable/chicken stock or water
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Garlic clove crushed
- 1 Red onion finely chopped
- Large handful button mushrooms quartered
- Large handful cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 green pepper diced
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Soften the onion and garlic for 5 minutes on a low heat, stirring regularly.
- Make up the couscous by pouring on the boiling hot stock and leaving covered for 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, tomatoes and green pepper and fry stirring continually until the mushroom start to colour – about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and add to the vegetables, mixing well.
- Season and serve with meat or fish.
Lisa Williams
Thank you for this I am in need of some speedy dishes to have in my arsenal everything is so chaotic at this time of year ๐
Camilla
I know the feeling Lisa!
Martina Evans
Such a lovely recipe, I would love to give this a try!
Paul Wilson
Looks like an excellent, healthy meal for when you’re in a rush.
Camilla
Yes Paul you’re right!
Mark King
who knew you were supposed to cook the cous cous separately ?
Jane Davies
This looks lovely, love a bit of couscous ! Will be giving this one a go xxx
Camilla
Thanks Jane:-)