GARDEN-VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Garden-Vegetable Couscous image

You can use any variety of bell pepper or cherry tomato in this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 small orange bell pepper, stem and seeds removed
4 small scallions, white and light-green parts only
12 small yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus grated zest for garnish (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the couscous, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Cut bell pepper into 1-inch-long matchsticks, and add to the warm couscous. Thinly slice the scallions crosswise, and add to the bowl. Add cherry tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over couscous, vegetables, and toss. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired, and serve.

Naya Ahmad
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This dish is a bit bland for my taste.


Twila Merriman
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I'm not sure about the addition of raisins.


ak sh
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Saleh Bai
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I love that this recipe is so healthy.


Elizabeth Smith
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This is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight.


Ifra Mansoor
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Furqan Shah
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Abu Kahhar
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This dish is so easy to make, I can even get my kids to help.


James Deringol
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I love the pop of color that the vegetables add to this dish.


Joshua Boiro
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Seluleko
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I still love this dish. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Tessa Brown
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


crazy jack YT cool 17 Heater
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add or remove vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Draks Robin king
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This is my new go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's so versatile, and I can always find vegetables to add to it.


Nepharty Zulu
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables and spices really make it.


Oratile Kgwadibane
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This dish was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone raved about the flavors and how healthy it was.


Shanna Turner
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My family loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I added some extra vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great.