VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH BLACK OLIVES

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Categories     Olive     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Couscous     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup couscous
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 large garlic clove, chopped fine
1 plum tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and cut into slivers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • While couscous is standing, in a skillet sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and zucchini with salt to taste in remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in olives, parsley, and pepper and remove skillet from heat.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir into vegetables.

Umair Adil
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party. It's sure to be a hit.


Sugar Goddess
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Mediterranean food.


Mlungisi Thabethe
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Gafoor Mallah
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


RR KK
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I love the combination of couscous, vegetables, and black olives. It's a delicious and healthy meal.


Syed Jawad Ali
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Tabitha Nelson
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


dm dv
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Gabby Gonzalez
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Tony Moore
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect.


MR.Nuralam
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced, and the couscous was cooked to perfection.


Tyrik Smith
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Marthad Mzee
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some grilled chicken and feta cheese, and it was amazing! The leftovers were also great for lunch the next day.


Sandesh Khanal
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This recipe was so easy to follow and turned out absolutely delicious! The combination of couscous, vegetables, and black olives was perfect, and the lemon-herb dressing added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.