THE BEST COUSCOUS SALAD

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Chop red onion, yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and courgette, and set aside.

Toast couscous in a pan on medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until browned, stirring to prevent burning.

Add cumin powder and ginger powder to the toasted couscous and stir.

Add unsalted butter and salt to taste to the couscous.

Add courgette and coconut milk to the couscous, then add a bit of water if needed.

Cover and steam the couscous for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Prepare the salad dressing by mixing lemon juice (removing seeds), paprika, olive oil, chili powder, and honey in a bowl and set aside.

Once the couscous is ready, mix it with the chopped vegetables and the salad dressing.

Add chopped parsley to the couscous salad and mix everything together.

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