Saffron Roasted Vegetable Couscous
- 2 red peppers, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 yellow squash, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1/4 pound haricots verts, cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- Pinch saffron
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups couscous
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
- SAFFRON ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the vegetables in a medium baking dish, toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are just cooked through.
- Bring vegetable stock, saffron and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, let boil for 5 minutes, until saffron blooms and colors the stock.
- Add the couscous, stir, cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook until all liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place couscous in a large bowl, add the roasted vegetables and parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with salmon and ancho chile-ginger sauce.
- Garnish with diced red pepper and cilantro.
red peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, haricots verts, olive oil, salt, vegetable stock, saffron, salt, couscous, flat leaf parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/saffron-roasted-vegetable-couscous-recipe.html (may not work)