Spicy Couscous with Dates
Need a vegan main course? Spicy Couscous with Dates could be a tremendous recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 15g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 540 calories. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up garlic, vegetable stock, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dates you could follow this main course with the Rice Pudding With Dates as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt.
Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture.
Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.