# Couscous with vegetables (from Spain on a Fork)

Video: [Easy Recipe for Vegetable Couscous - How to Cook and Make Couscous](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ) by [Spain on a Fork](https://www.youtube.com/@SpainonaFork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.24 per serving, ~$3.72 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.76* per serving (93%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 zucchini
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 6 button mushrooms
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup couscous
- for garnish fresh parsley

## Steps

1. [0:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=19s) Finely mince the garlic cloves and dice the quarter piece of zucchini.
2. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=32s) Dice the half red bell pepper and thinly slice the button mushrooms.
3. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=68s) Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=74s) Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=76s) Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper, stirring and cooking for about 5 minutes.
6. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=83s) Stir in the sliced mushrooms, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
7. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=89s) Add the smoked paprika, pour in the water, season with an extra pinch of sea salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
8. [2:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=123s) Pour in the couscous, stir briefly, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and turn off the heat.
9. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=131s) Allow the couscous to steam undisturbed for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
10. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGk2aMk_JMQ&t=139s) Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- small saucepan with lid
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- fork

## What the video didn't say

- Exact number of servings is not explicitly stated.

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