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How To Make Saffron and Vegetable Couscous
Flavorful couscous with saffron and veggies.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth and saffron to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
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In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, and sauté until slightly softened.
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Add the couscous to the pan with the veggies, and stir until coated with the oil.
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Strain the saffron broth into the pan with the couscous and veggies. Add the frozen peas, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the couscous is cooked through.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork and season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Calories : 200kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 427mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 6g
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