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  • Servings 4
  • Prep Time 15 mins
  • Cooking Time 10 mins

Moroccan-style veggie couscous

Try something new with this updated classic couscous recipe - the SVSW way! Replace the meat with our plant-based protein to create an easy and oh-so-delicious meal tonight!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) TIPIAK couscous
  • 2 packs (90g each) of SO VEGGIE SO WISE Veggie fillets
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 2 peeled and grated carrots
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ras el hanout (or more to taste)
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 salt
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Recipe

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and cook the onion, carrots and zucchini for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic, ras el hanout and So Veggie "So Wise!" meatless fillets. Simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, pour the water, add the butter and tbsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, add the couscous and mix well. Cover and let swell for 5 minutes or until the couscous is cooked. Break up the cooked couscous with a fork.

4. When ready to serve, place the couscous at the bottom of the plates. Form a well in the couscous and pour in the mixture of vegetables and So Veggie "So Wise!" meatless fillets. Garnish with almonds, parsley and lemon wedges.