Fried Couscous

Name: Fried Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked couscous; 1 handful colorful bell peppers, chopped; 1 small handful frozen green peas; 1 small handful frozen corn; 1 small handful frozen baby fava beans; 2 or 3 spring onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic and a thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil + 1 tbsp sesame oil; ½ tsp each: turmeric, white or black pepper, fennel seeds; Chili flakes to taste, and salt if needed

⏱️ 20 min

👥 2 servings

"Elevate everyday leftovers into a flavorful Fried Couscous dish, reminiscent of classic fried rice but starring fluffy couscous grains. Packed with colorful bell peppers, peas, corn, fava beans, and aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, and turmeric, it's a quick vegan stir-fry ready in minutes."

Method

Heat a wok over medium-high heat with the vegetable and sesame oils. Once hot, add the bell peppers, peas, corn, fava beans, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine, then add the spices and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the vegetables are cooked but still crisp. Add the couscous, mix well, and stir-fry for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, topped with chopped spring onions.

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