Description
Couscous cooked in a slimming pressure cooker is a quick and delicious dish that combines couscous with mixed vegetables and spices for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas, carrots, and corn)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In the pressure cooker, combine the vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Stir to mix well.
- Add the couscous and mixed vegetables to the broth mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure. Cook for 1 minute.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method.
- Open the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Let it sit for a minute to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken before serving.
- Experiment with different spices like cumin or turmeric for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Couscous cooked in a slimming pressure cooker