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Vegetable Couscous Pilaf- Foodie Mamas
This Vegetable Couscous Pilaf is a healthy and delicious meal for the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
You Need:
- 1/2 cup Couscous
- 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup Water/ Vegetable Stock/ Chicken/Beef Stock
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 small Bay Leaf
- 1 tbs Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- A small piece of Cinnamon Stick (approx. 1/4 inch)
- A small piece of Star Anise
- A dash of crushed Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
How To Make It:
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Start with heating olive oil in a pot and add the spices. (cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf and garlic clove)
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Saute it for 30 secs or so.
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Then add mixed vegetables and saute for another minute.
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Follow that with adding water/ stock. Add salt and crushed black pepper.
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Bring it to a boil.
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Now add couscous, cover the pot and turn off the heat. Keep it covered for 10 mins
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After 10 minutes fluff the couscous, add a lemon juice and chopped cilantro leaves.
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Garnish it and serve.