Three-Mushroom Medley

• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs. sweet Hungarian paprika or 1 1/2 tsp. hot Hungarian paprika
• 1 ripe large tomato, diced
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 preserved lemon half, seeded and julienned (optional)
• 1 1/2 lbs. mixed mushrooms, such as portobello, oyster and shiitake, chopped
• 3 stems fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 stems fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12-oz. pkg. whole-wheat or regular couscous
• 10 pitted green Spanish olives
• Harissa for serving, optional

1. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4. Add tomato, salt, pepper and half of julienned lemon if using.
5. Cook 1 minute, stirring.
6. Add one-third of the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they begin to release their juices, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add another third of mushrooms and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Add remaining mushrooms and cook until all mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Stir in parsley and cilantro and cook 1 minute more.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.
12. Mound couscous on large platter, surround with mushroom mixture and garnish with olives and remaining julienned lemon if using.
13. Serve with a small dish of harissa if desired.

extravirgin olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, sweet hungarian paprika, tomato, salt, freshly ground pepper, lemon half, mixed mushrooms, parsley, cilantro, wholewheat, green spanish, serving

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/three-mushroom-medley/ (may not work)