Couscous with Apple and Vegetables

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Savoury meets fruity: finely cut carrots and spring onion greens are fried in a little olive oil before the apple pieces go in. Cumin and paprika add a pleasantly spiced note.

Meanwhile, the couscous simply soaks in vegetable stock. At the end everything is mixed together – a quick meal that tastes good both warm and lukewarm.

Couscous with Apple and Vegetables

An easy couscous skillet with carrot, apple and warming spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 60 g couscous dry, made from wheat
  • 1 apples small, approx. 120 g, in small pieces
  • 1 carrots small, approx. 70 g, coarsely grated or thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch spring onion greens thinly sliced
  • 120 ml vegetable stock adjust to the packet instructions if needed
  • 1 tsp olive oil approx. 5 g
  • ¼ tsp cumin ground, optional
  • ¼ tsp paprika sweet
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan small, for the stock
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 frying pan

Instructions
 

  1. Bring the vegetable stock to the boil. Put the dry couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot stock, cover and leave to soak for about 5 minutes. Then fluff up with a fork.
  2. Wash and core the apple and cut it into small pieces. Grate the carrot or slice it thinly, and thinly slice the spring onion greens.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a pan. Fry the spring onion greens over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the carrot, cumin and paprika. Fry briefly, stirring, until the carrot starts to soften.
  5. Add the apple pieces and fry for another 2–3 minutes. They should warm through but keep a little bite.
  6. Mix the couscous with the apple and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

The nutritional values are estimated for one main-course serving; halve them for 2 side portions. The salt content depends heavily on the vegetable stock.

Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories 380 kcal
Protein 9.0 g
Carbohydrates 72.0 g
Fat 6.0 g
of which sugars 18.0 g
Saturated fat 1.0 g
Fibre 8.5 g
Salt 0.90 g

Nutritional values are estimates. Actual values may vary depending on the ingredients used.

Dietary information

  • Low histamine
  • Vegan
  • Lactose-free
  • High FODMAP

Allergens: gluten, celery

In small amounts (moderate histamine): cumin, paprika, pepper

Based on the ingredients, without guarantee – not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Tips & Notes

For fluffier couscous, measure the vegetable stock according to the packet instructions.

Grated carrot cooks faster. Thin slices take a little longer, depending on how thick they are.

A sweet-tart apple makes a nice contrast with the spices. If you prefer it less sweet, use a tart apple.

The cumin is optional. If you have a sensitive palate, start with just a small pinch.

As a side dish, this makes about 2 smaller portions. For a bigger main course, serve it with extra cooked vegetables or a protein of your choice.

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