VEGETABLE COUSCOUS one pot meal recipe! Couscous upma recipe in Indian style!

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is cost-effective.

In a medium-sized pot, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil.

Add 1/2 tsp of salt to the boiling water.

Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from the heat.

Let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the water.

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and set it aside.

Chop 1/2 large onion (or 1 medium onion), 1 inch of ginger, and 1-2 green chilies (or jalapeño).

Dice 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, corn) and 1/2 cup of green capsicum (bell pepper).

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and 1 tsp of cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

If using, add 8-10 curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.

Add the chopped green chilies (or jalapeño) and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Add the chopped onion and ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

Add the mixed vegetables and green capsicum to the pan.

Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder and salt to taste.

Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Add the prepared couscous to the pan with the vegetables.

Gently mix everything together, ensuring the couscous is well-coated with the spices and vegetables.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over the couscous and mix well.

Add 2-3 tbsp of roasted peanuts and stir to combine.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot as a wholesome breakfast, snack, or light meal.

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