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Couscous for Vegetarians


Couscous for Vegetarians



 Ingredients

Couscous 1 cup
boiled water 1 cup
butter 2 teaspoons
Onions chopped
Tomato Chopped
Eggplant 1/2 cup to 1 cup sliced
Carrot 1/2 cup to 1 cup
broccoli 1/2 cup to 1 cup
spring onion or leeks 1/2 cup to one cup
salt
soy sauce or tomato sauce 2 teaspoons
black pepper 1 teaspoon

Method:
Take a large bowl, add couscous and boiled water with butter and cover it and keep a few minutes.
take a separate pan and add oil or butter, fry the carrot, eggplant, broccoli, leeks, and fry for a few minutes. not over fry. add these to the couscous bowl. add olive oil, salt, black pepper, soya sauce, onion, tomato then after and mix everything well. Those who are not vegetarian can add fried eggs, fried sausages, roast chicken or anything you like to this. (Other than the vegetables it can add kidney beans and other beans as well)

This is a healthy meal as all the nutritions can take from one plate.

Health benefits of Couscous:
  • Rich in Selenium. 
  • May Help Lower Cancer Risk.
  • Boosts Your Immune System.
  • Good Source of Plant-Based Protein.
  • Very Easy to Prepare.
source: healthline.com
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