Spanish Couscous with Aromatic Vegetables

Spanish Couscous with Aromatic Vegetables

from spainonafork.com
30 min
1 servings

This Spanish Couscous with Aromatic Vegetables is the BEST Couscous you will EVER Taste. Loaded with flavors, easy to make and done in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder (.75 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (.65 grams)
  • 1 tbsp dried cilantro (1.83 grams)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (250 ml)
  • 1 cup couscous (150 grams)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45 ml)
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder (1.25 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder (.88 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (.65 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp dried cilantro (.30 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika (.57 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads (.17 grams)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves (.27 grams)
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cashews (fried & salted) (19 grams)
  • 2 tbsp raisins (20 grams)
  • handful freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut one zucchini into rounds that are a little over 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick, then cut each round into 9 evenly sized pieces to end up with cubes of zucchini, thinly slice 1 onion, thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and finely grate 1 large tomato

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 tsp cumin powder into a bowl, along with 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/2 tsp dried cilantro, 1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp saffron threads and 1/8 tsp ground cloves, mix together until well combined

  3. 3

    Heat a sauce pan with a medium to medium-high heat, add in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, a generous 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder and 1 tbsp dried cilantro, mix together, after 1 minute add in a generous cup of vegetable broth, once it comes to a boil add in 1 cup of couscous, give it a quick mix, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the sliced onion, chopped zucchini and sliced garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 6 minutes and the onion & zucchini are translucent, add in the spice blend, mix together until well combined, then add in the grated tomato and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and let it simmer on a medium heat for about 5 minutes

  5. 5

    About 10 minutes after turning off the heat on the couscous remove the lid, add in 2 tbsp cashews and 2 tbsp raisins, using a fork fluff up the couscous

  6. 6

    Grab the vegetables that have been simmering and transfer into serving dishes, top off with the couscous and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!