Name: Harissa Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Harissa Couscous Recipe

Celesta Jeffery Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Harissa Couscous

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups couscous
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp harissa paste
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine couscous and vegetable broth. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until couscous absorbs the broth.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sliced red onion, sauté until onion becomes translucent.
Add diced bell peppers and zucchini to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
Stir in harissa paste and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to the pan with the vegetables. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!