Basil, Mint And Vegetable Couscous Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 c. Minced onion
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Yellow squash, coarsely Diced
- 2 c. Roma tomatoes (unpeeled), Seeded and minced
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh mint Salt and pepper
- 3 c. Vegetable broth
- 2 c. Couscous
- PANTRY: Canned, well-liquid removed, coarsely minced, Italian tomatoes may be used instead of fresh.
- Vary flavor by using chicken broth, or possibly water.
- Heat 1 Tbsp.
- extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in onions and cook till they begin to wilt, about 3 min.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add in yellow squash and zucchini and cook, stirring 5 to 8 min or possibly till vegetables are tender.
- Add in tomatoes, basil, and mint.
- Reduce heat and cook, stirring 2 to 3 min or possibly till tomatoes are heated through.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and reserve.
- Bring water or possibly broth to boil.
- Add in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
- Set aside till liquid has been abosorbed about 5 min.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt to taste and remaining Tbsp.
- of extra virgin olive oil.
- To serve, ladle vegetable mix over couscous.
extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, yellow squash, tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mint salt, vegetable broth, couscous
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basil-mint-and-vegetable-couscous-80164 (may not work)