Couscous

Ingredients:

- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare Couscous:
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth or water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork.

Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.

Add Vegetables:
- Add diced carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Season:
- Sprinkle ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir to combine and let the spices infuse for a minute.

Combine Couscous and Vegetables:
- Add the cooked couscous to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Gently toss everything together until well combined.

Garnish:
- Garnish the vegetable couscous with freshly chopped parsley.

Serve:
- Serve the vegetable couscous as a flavorful and satisfying side dish or a light main course.

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables, such as peas, corn, or spinach, based on your preferences. Enjoy your delicious and quick-to-make vegetable couscous!