Toasted Couscous with Sweetcorn, Pepper and Parsley

Pan-fried toasted couscous combined with red pepper, sweetcorn, and fresh herbs to create a flavorful quick side dish.

Vegetarian Healthy Quick Side Dish Couscous

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

995.6

kcal / serving

995.6 kcal total

Carbs

152.1g

per serving

152.1 g total

Fat

30.5g

per serving

30.5 g total

Protein

27.8g

per serving

27.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

0.5

piece

Fish Stock Cube

crumbled

GrainsCereals

200

Couscous

grains

Liquids

250

Water

boiling

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Coriander

chopped, fresh

tbsp

Parsley

chopped, fresh

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Red Pepper

seeds removed, chopped

tbsp

Sweetcorn

canned

Method

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

Add couscous grains and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the chopped red pepper and sweetcorn and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 250ml boiling water and crumble in the fish stock cube.

Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid for 5 to 6 minutes.

Fluff the grains with a fork and stir in the fresh coriander and parsley.

Spoon the couscous onto a plate to serve.