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.

Sony Badawa
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


zanele mavhengere
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. I will definitely be making it again.


Cabdulahi Yare23
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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 the perfect solution. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooke


MD. RAZI AHMED
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I loved this recipe! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Deejay Playmaker
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand, and it was still delicious. The lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


Abbas Abbas
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of vegetables, olives, and lemon-tahini dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


MAIMUNA Namumba
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I love the addition of black olives, which add a nice briny flavor. I've made this reci


Mshazaf Mshazad
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Afaqrasheed
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The lemon-tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this a


Rick Van rijgersma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I especially love the addition of black olives, which add a nice briny flavor. I've made this reci


WANG0-BANGY
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This vegetable couscous with black olives was a hit! It's a flavorful and easy dish that's perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of vegetables, olives, and couscous is delicious, and the lemon-tahini dressing adds a nice tang. I will