Greek Vegetable Couscous

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 7

Nothing pairs better with Greek-style lamb or chicken than a couscous recipe that boasts bold Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup canned vegetable broth, undiluted

2 cups couscous, uncooked

olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini

1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato

1 cup chopped purple onion

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chick-peas), drained

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups crumbled basil- and tomato-flavoredfeta cheese

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Combine water and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add zucchini, tomato, and onion, and saute 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garbanzo beans and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with cheese, olives, and parsley.

By RecipeOfHealth.com