Vegetable and bean couscous
This recipe makes 4 portions of about 300 gm
Vegetable and bean couscous recipe
Ingredients
1 small onion
1 small red pepper
1 small yellow pepper
100 gm green beans
2-3 tablespoons frozen or canned sweetcorn, defrosted or
drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
200 gm couscous
400 ml boiling water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 large (400 gm) can mixed beans, rinsed and drained (about 130 gm when drained)
Preparation
Prepare the vegetables and then dice them into similar-sized
pieces.
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil and fry the
vegetables and mixed herbs until the vegetables are softened.
To prepare the couscous, put the couscous into a bowl, pour
the boiling over it, mix gently, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Then
fork over the couscous to separate the grains.
Add the black pepper to the couscous. Combine the couscous
with the cooked vegetables and drained mixed beans.
