Couscous

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups Couscous
• 1.5 cups chicken or beef stock*
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups freshly chopped vegetables (Onion, tomatoes, red & green peppers, mushrooms, and spring onions)
• ½ teaspoon red or black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cube Maggi
• ½ teaspoon pepper flakes *optional

Instructions:

1. Bring chicken stock to a rolling boil, add couscous, and cover tightly. Remove from heat and set aside for 5-6 minutes.
2. Add olive oil to a large pan and heat slightly. Add the chopped vegetables, pepper, salt, and Maggi. Toss and leave to cook for 3 minutes.
3. Lightly fluff the cooked couscous with a fork, add it to the vegetable mix, and combine.
4. Add the pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
5. Couscous is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Note*

1. In absence of stock, substitute same amount of water with 1 cup magi, salt to taste, a pinch of thyme, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ginger powder.