Vibrant Tunisian Couscous

Revel in the aromatic blend of Tunisian Couscous, where tender chicken and vibrant vegetables harmoniously embrace nutty brown couscous.

Ingredients for 4 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place a pot on medium heat, pour in ⅓ cup of oil. Add chicken legs, fry until golden, then add diced onion.

  2. 2

    Add bay leaves, five-spice powder, turmeric, and tomato sauce to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour 2 cups of water into the pot. Add salt and frozen beans. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Scoop brown couscous into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of oil, and mix. Add ½ cup of water and mix.

  5. 5

    Add chopped carrots to the pot with the chicken. Cook for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Place couscous in the upper steamer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes on low-medium heat. Add ⅓ cup of water and mix, cook for 15 more minutes.

  7. 7

    To the pot with the chicken, add squash and zucchini. Cook for 10 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and cooked chickpeas. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add butter to the pot and cook for 5 more minutes.

  9. 9

    Transfer the cooked couscous to a plate, pour some broth from the chicken and mix.

  10. 10

    Add fried peppers and boiled eggs to the cooked chicken. Serve together.

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