Traditional method of Tunisian Couscous

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

lamb

🥗Healthier: beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Beef is leaner than lamb, and pork is typically cheaper.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers similar heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Prepare couscous by placing it in a bowl and covering it with hot water; let it sit for 5 minutes.

Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots, potatoes, and butternut squash; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Sprinkle in salt, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and optional rosemary and thyme; stir to coat the vegetables evenly.

Pour in additional water to cover the mixture; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.

Incorporate chickpeas into the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve the vegetables over the fluffy couscous.

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