Delicious and Easy Company Couscous Recipe

This company couscous recipe is perfect for when you have guests over and want to serve them a tasty, satisfying dish. With a blend of flavorful ingredients including vegetables, spices, and chicken broth, this couscous is sure to impress. Plus, it's easy to make and can be ready in just 30 minutes, so you won't spend all day in the kitchen. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from the heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the chickpeas, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
7. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the couscous mixture. Give it a final gentle stir.
9. Serve the company couscous hot as a main course or as a side dish with your favorite protein or vegetables.

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