Vegan Moroccan-style couscous
Couscous (or cous cous) is a traditional North African dish, documented since the 11th century, whose main ingredient is moistened durum wheat semolina, shaped into small round balls of 1 to 3 millimeters.
This recipe is inspired by Moroccan cuisine, so the spices play a leading role and the flavor is warm and exotic, yet very familiar.
Textured soy, one of the main ingredients of this dish, thanks to its texture and absorption capacity, lets you enjoy all the flavor and nuances of the delicious sauce that accompanies it, with the added advantage of being a source of protein that is low in fat and sugar and cholesterol-free.
As for its nutritional value, this couscous is rich in complete protein, carbohydrates, fiber, allicin, alliin, flavonoids, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins A, C, E, K and the B group (B1, B2, B3, B6 and B9 or folic acid), sulfur, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sodium and, in smaller amounts, copper, iron, manganese and zinc.
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- Step 1We put to hydrate the soy in a bowl with hot water for 15 minutes. After this time, we drain it well until it releases all the water and we reserve.
- Step 2We wash and peel the onion, the peppers and the carrot, and cut them into very small pieces.
- Step 3Put the oil in a large pan and, when hot, add the onion and stir occasionally. When it is poached, add the peppers and carrots, stir again, and let everything be done for 10 minutes. After this time, we remove the vegetables from the pan, add the fried tomato, stir, and reserve.
- Step 4In the oil we have in the pan, we drain the drained soybeans, take a few turns and then add the paprika and stir again. Add the wine, take a few turns to mix everything well, and add the vegetables, half the water, salt and pepper. We let cook for 15 minutes, put out the fire, and reserve.
- Step 5In a saucepan, put the other half of the water to heat with a little salt and a dash of oil. When the water begins to boil, turn off the heat and toss the couscous, stirring to soften.
- Step 6In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and add the couscous, stirring until the grains separate and are fluffy. Turn off the heat, spread the couscous out in a well in the center of the plate, and fill this well with the vegetables and soy sauce. Finally, once assembled, serve.