Mediterranean Black Garlic Couscous

Ingredients:

• 2 cups couscous
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Soul to Belly Cooking Paste
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium eggplant, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Total Prep and Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, eggplant, and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
4. Stir in the black garlic paste, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Add the cooked couscous to the skillet with the vegetables. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together until well combined.
6. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the couscous and vegetables simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend
7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve the Mediterranean Black Garlic Couscous warm as a main dish or as a side dish alongside grilled vegetables or falafel.

Shopping List:

• Couscous
• Vegetable broth
• Soul to Belly Black Garlic Cooking Paste
• Red bell pepper
• Yellow bell pepper
• Eggplant
• Zucchini
• Red onion
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Dried oregano
• Ground cumin
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh parsley

Enjoy preparing this delicious Mediterranean Black Garlic Couscous within a total prep and cooking time of 40 minutes. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table!