A delicate, flavorful dish that will satisfy vegans and carnivores alike! Inspired by my family's deep Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition, this is a great meal alternative during strict fasting times. It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing! I hope you will enjoy this recipe. Add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight!
Provided by Erin C. David
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Egyptian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 455.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
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Nanicrazyone2020 Deleon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Asiamah Dickson
[email protected]This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the olives and sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch.
James Sheridan
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and red bell pepper to mine, and it turned out great.
Lamber Katel
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Matthew Denning
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.
Daniella Jnphilippe
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Hamid Hassni
[email protected]This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the olives and sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch.
Nadeem ali Khan
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and red bell pepper to mine, and it turned out great.
Po Polonium
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Salman RajPut
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.
Cabdi Fatax
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Khizar Hyaat
[email protected]This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the olives and sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch.
Gaming With Killer
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and red bell pepper to mine, and it turned out great.