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Couscous with stir-fried spring vegetabl




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Recipe Introduction


A more attractive side dish would be hard to find. Keep this recipe in mind for barbecue season, since it goes beautifully with grilled chicken, veggie burgers, fish or lamb




List of Ingredients




1 1/4 cups (300 mL) chicken broth or bouillon
1 cup (250 mL) couscous
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped dried apricots
2 green onions
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups (750 mL) sliced mixed vegetables, such as celery, carrots and zucchini 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) julienned fresh basil
2 to 3 tbsp (30 to 45 mL) freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
Pinch of salt (optional)



Recipe



Place broth in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave, uncovered, until boiling, about 2 minutes. Stir in couscous and apricots. Cover and set aside until couscous is tender, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice onions.
Heat oil in a wide non-stick frying pan set over medium heat. Add garlic and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry until done as you like, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with paprika and cayenne, then stir until evenly distributed. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Stir 2 tablespoons (30 mL) lime juice and onions into couscous. Taste and add more lime juice and salt, if needed. Serve sautéed vegetables on bed of couscous.