HOW TO MAKE TUNISIAN COUSCOUS ? (Capbon way)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more affordable.

harissa

🥗Healthier: spicy tomato paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Spicy tomato paste offers a similar flavor profile.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Add lamb liver and chickpeas; sauté for about 2 minutes.

Cover with boiling water and let cook for a few minutes before adding tomato sauce and spices.

Simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add chopped vegetables (carrot, potatoes, butternut squash, zucchini, green pepper) to the pot and cook until meat and vegetables are tender.

Prepare couscous by rubbing it with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil; hydrate with about 1/2 cup of water.

Steam the couscous for about 20-30 minutes.

After the first steaming, mix in a pinch of cloves and a little tomato sauce, then steam for another 20 minutes, adding sauce every 5 minutes.

Fry jalapenos with salt and use them to decorate the couscous before serving.

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