This Vegetable Couscous Pilaf is a healthy and delicious meal for the whole family.
Start with heating olive oil in a pot and add the spices. (cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf and garlic clove)
Saute it for 30 secs or so.
Then add mixed vegetables and saute for another minute.
Follow that with adding water/ stock. Add salt and crushed black pepper.
Bring it to a boil.
Now add couscous, cover the pot and turn off the heat. Keep it covered for 10 mins
After 10 minutes fluff the couscous, add a lemon juice and chopped cilantro leaves.
Garnish it and serve.