Tunisian Couscous | Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Stew |كُسْكُس‎

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent.

Add chicken and brown on all sides.

Stir in chopped carrots, zucchini, and squash; cook for a few minutes.

Add red potatoes and green cabbage; mix well.

Stir in chickpeas and tomato paste; season with salt, all-spice, and black pepper.

Add the Maggi Chicken Bouillon cube and water as needed; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.

Prepare couscous according to package instructions and serve topped with the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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