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Simple Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Simple Vegetable Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 large turnip, peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
3 celery stalks, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
2 medium potatoes, peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups couscous (about 24 oz)

Directions:

Bring water to boil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Mix in paprika and cumin; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add turnip and carrot. Cover and cook 2 minutes. add zucchini, celery and potatoes. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook uncovered until tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes. Drain vegetable, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Return cooking liquid to same pot and boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, bring 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth and oil to boil in heavy large skillet. Mix in couscous; cover skillet. Remove from heat and let stand until couscous softens and absorbs broth, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Season with salt and pepper.
Mound couscous on large platter. Top with vegetables. Drizzle sauce over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	501.14 Kcal (2098 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.44g	11%
Cholesterol	1.38mg	0%
Sodium	780.6mg	33%
Potassium	750.51mg	16%
Total Carbs	93.48g	31%
Sugars	7.02g	28%
Dietary Fiber	8.76g	35%
Protein	16.03g	32%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	92.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.57 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.51g	11%
Cholesterol	0.28mg	0%
Sodium	158.21mg	33%
Potassium	152.11mg	16%
Total Carbs	18.95g	31%
Sugars	1.42g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	35%
Protein	3.25g	32%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	18.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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