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Spring Couscous

March 12th, 2009 by Margot

INGREDIENTS

500g couscous
1 tbs Vegeta or other vegetable stock granules
3 tbs Carotino or olive oil
boiling water for couscous
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
½-1 English cucumber (cubed finely)
1 large or two smaller bell peppers (cubed finely)
500g tomatoes (cubed)
bunch of spring onions (chopped, green parts only) or chives
1 small red onion (chopped finely)

EQUIPMENT

wok or large, deep frying pan or wide pot

METHOD

When all vegetables are chopped place couscous, herbs, Vegeta and oil in a wok and heat stirring constantly until hot. Add gradually hot water and stir until couscous is soft but not too sticky.

Remove from fire, stir in vegetables, season to taste with freshly cracked pepper and salt and serve to the plates.

Serve 6 people.

This couscous can be also served as cold salad.
Dried herbs can be replaces with some fresh basil and parsley.
I’m sending this dish to Ruth’s Presto Pasta Nights hosted this week by Ben of What’s Cooking?

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Posted in Food Blogging Events, Low Calorie / Healthy, Pasta, Couscous & Noodles, Poland, Salads, Side Dishes, Snacks / Lunch, Spring / Summer, Veggies / Vegetarian

Comments

1 Bellini Valli
March 12th, 2009 at 12:22
This is very similar to a tabboulleh. I was thinking lately that the concept could be easily transfered to either couscous or quinoa and be equally as delicious!!
2 Ruth
March 12th, 2009 at 13:12
I love couscous and this dish really brings Spring to the table…even if the weather outside doesn’t.

Thanks fro sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
3 Heather
March 12th, 2009 at 13:40
mmmm. couscous and bell peppers! sounds so delicious!
4 Rosie
March 12th, 2009 at 18:32
I can envisage just how delicious your couscous dish is. I did click on your link to view the Vegeta stock you had used for this dish not being familiar with this stock. I must keep an eye out when shopping
5 Susan from Food Blogga
March 13th, 2009 at 01:13
I love these kinds of healthy whole grain dishes. And anything with crunchy cukes gets my vote. Great recipe, Margot!
6 Ben
March 13th, 2009 at 02:15
OH yeah! Spring is in the air and this is the perfect dish to welcome it. Thanks for participating in PPN!
7 The Duo Dishes
March 13th, 2009 at 18:43
This sounds like a great spring dish, especially with all the crunchy veggies in there.