Couscous with rainbow peppers

Votes: 2

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 189, total fat 5 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 32 G., fiber 6 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 484 mg, sugar 5 G.

Couscous's main advantage over other grains is its quick preparation. Simply steep it in boiling water for a few minutes, and the base for hearty side dishes and salads is ready. Whole-grain couscous makes the dish even healthier. You can make a delicious couscous by simmering it with finely chopped bell peppers, onions, garlic, and spices. Using peppers of different colors will give the couscous a beautiful rainbow appearance. Serve hot couscous as a side dish with meat or poultry. Chilled, rainbow couscous can be served as a salad or appetizer.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2/3 cup whole grain couscous
1 tbsp and 1 tsp olive oil
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1 large shallot or half a red onion, chopped
3 medium red, yellow, or green bell peppers, or a mixture of these, finely diced
2 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano
Lemon wedges for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat; add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, bell pepper, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers begin to soften, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover, and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.