Saffron Roasted Vegetable Couscous |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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. |
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