Zucchini and Harissa Couscous
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large zucchini diced
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 cup dry pearl couscous
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- to garnish: chopped cilantro
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is heated, add the zucchini and season with a dusting of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and let cook for 5 minutes until starting to brown and softened. Set aside in a bowl.
Set the pan back over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the couscous, garlic, cumin and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
Add a splash of water and stir until mostly evaporated. Add the harissa and 2 1/2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until couscous is al dente.
Add the tomatoes, cooked zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Let cook for 4 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust with more salt, if needed.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.