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Cajun Couscous

Cajun Couscous is fun side dish packed with affordable veggies with little time investment. Bring some heat to your winter with this light grain and veggie side!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 cup celery finely diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dry Couscous
  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil to fluff

Method
 

  1. In medium sized skillet, heat Canola oil. Add diced veggies and let sweat until tender and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add spices to veggies and toast spices for 30 seconds, stirring frequently as not to burn the spices. Increase heat to high and add water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once water, veggie and spice mixture has been brought to a boil, remove from heat and add Couscous. Cover and leave mixture for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff finished Couscous with fork and Canola Oil. Serve immediately.