Seven Vegetable Couscous
The big Friday family dish: a fragrant vegetable stew piled over fluffy steamed couscous.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.10 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, deep pan. Cook the onions and garlic for 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and tomato purée for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Pour in the water and add the carrots and turnips. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 3
Add the squash, courgettes, drained chickpeas and raisins. Simmer for 15 minutes until every vegetable is tender.
15 min - 4
Meanwhile put the couscous in a bowl with the salt and 1 tbsp oil. Pour over the boiling water, cover with a plate and leave for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5 min - 5
Pile the couscous on a big dish, make a dip in the middle and spoon over the vegetables and plenty of broth. Finish with the coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.