In this article, we invite you to discover how to prepare a delicious couscous vegan with healthy and tasty vegetables. This dish full of flavors will delight the taste buds of both young and old! It consists of a light and tender semolina as well as a selection of colorful vegetables.
The ingredients for a successful vegan vegetable couscous
To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Semolina (400g) : The durum wheat semolina is the base of couscous. Choose it fine or medium according to your preference.
- Vegetables : Use a variety of fresh and seasonal vegetables. For example, you can opt for carrots (3), zucchinis (4), turnips (3), bell pepper (1), tomatoes (4) and onion (1).
- Olive oil (5 tbsp) : It will allow you to sauté the vegetables and give a tasty and Mediterranean touch to your dish.
- Vegetable broth : A flavored vegetable broth will give your vegan couscous a subtle and delicate taste.
- Herbs and spices : Use fresh herbs (coriander, parsley) and spices (turmeric, cumin, paprika) to flavor your dish.
Side Dish Ideas
To accompany your vegan vegetable couscous, you can serve vegetable balls made from chickpeas (250g) or even add olives and raisins (5 tablespoons) to the preparation. The more indulgent will also appreciate the presence of nuts and seeds to bring a bit of crunch to the dish.
[bzkshopping keyword=”raisins secs”]
The step by step preparation of vegan couscous with vegetables
Prepare the vegetables
First, thoroughly wash all your vegetables and cut them into pieces. For the carrots, start by peeling them and then slice them into rings. Next, cut the zucchini into half-rings, the tomatoes and bell pepper into cubes, the turnips into wedges, and the onion into slices.
Sauté the vegetables
In a large pot or casserole, pour a drizzle of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent. Then incorporate the other vegetables as well as the herbs and the spices, stirring everything regularly. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and golden.
[bzkshopping keyword=”epice couscous”]
Bringing softness with vegetable broth
Pour the hot vegetable broth over the vegetables and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are well cooked and the flavors blend harmoniously.
[bzkshopping keyword=”bouillon de legumes”]
Cooking the semolina
While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the durum wheat semolina according to the instructions on the package. You can use a pot of boiling water or a couscoussier if you have one. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork to prevent it from sticking.
[bzkshopping keyword=”semoule de ble”]
Prepare and serve your vegan vegetable couscous
It is now time to prepare your delicious vegan couscous with vegetables! First, place the couscous in a large hollow dish, then add the vegetables and pour over the remaining broth. To add a final touch to your dish, sprinkle it generously with fresh coriander and serve with lemon quarters on the side.
[bzkshopping keyword=”plat couscous”]
Know that this vegan couscous with vegetables keeps very well in the refrigerator for a few days. You can therefore enjoy it for several meals during the week or keep some for a quick lunch.