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Couscous Royale (Couscous with Seven Vegetables)

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9/10

Steamed couscous served with a rich lamb and vegetable broth, merguez sausage, and seven seasonal vegetables.

Mixed Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Traditional steaming (not soaking) makes the couscous light and separate. The vegetables are added in stages to the broth so each cooks to its ideal tenderness.

Key Ingredients

couscous lamb merguez turnips carrots zucchini chickpeas harissa

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