SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Ingredients

500g couscous

1 onion, sliced

2 carrots, cut into julienne strips

150g green beans, halved

25ml sunflower oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 red pepper, sliced

250g cherry tomatoes, halved

1ml ground cinnamon

1ml dried chilli, crushed

200ml vegetable stock

20ml tomato paste

60ml coriander, chopped

Method

• Prepare the couscous according to the pack instructions.
• Add the carrots and green beans to a saucepan of simmering water and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Heat oil in the saucepan, add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
•  Add the garlic cinnamon and chilli, fry for 30 seconds and then add the red pepper. Fry gently for 2 minutes.
• Add the stock, tomato paste, coriander, tomatoes, carrots and beans and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve spooned over the couscous.

Serves 4