Mediterranean Couscous

Ingredient List

! Vegetable stock cube dissolved in 400ml (14fl oz) boiling water

• 4 sundried tomatoes (non oil variety), finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped­
• 1 small aubergine, diced
• 1 red pepper, seeded & diced
• 1 yellow pepper, seeded & diced
• 2 small courgettes, sliced
• 115 (4oz) chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram)
• 175g (6oz) couscous
• 25g (1oz) parmesan shaving

Instructions

Serves 4, 180 cals Prep time:- 15mins Cooking time:- 20 mins

1. In a small saucepan bring the veg stock to the boil, add the sun dried tomatoes to allow them to soften.
2. In a non stick frying pan, dry fry the onion & aubergine for 4-5 mins until they start to colour. Add the peppers & courgettes & continue cooking for a further 4-5 minutes­
3. Add the mushrooms, herbs, stock & tomatoes to the frying pan & bring to the boil. Sprinkle the couscous over & cover with a lid for one minute to allow the couscous to steam.
4. Remove the lid and, using 2 forks, fluff up the couscous grains. Transfer to a warm serving bowl & cover with the parmesan shavings. 

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