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Easy Couscous Paella

Ready in under 20 minutes, this one pot easy couscous paella is the perfect quick, healthy meal! A delicious Spanish inspired spice blend gives a paella like flavour with a different grain! Gluten free and high protein too!
Servings 4
Author Arman @ thebigmansworld

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry couscous can use gluten free
  • 3 cups flavoured stock of choice I used gluten free chicken
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • 2 T unsalted butter can sub for olive oil or oil of choice
  • 1 cup cooked protein of choice I used chicken
  • 1-2 cups diced vegetables of choice I used red peppers, carrots and celery
  • Chopped spinach to cover

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add the stock of choice and on medium heat, bring to the boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add the olive oil and sea salt and mix well. Add the dry couscous and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes before removing from the heat. Allow the couscous to sit for 5-6 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • While this is happening, lightly microwave or steam your diced vegetables until just tender. Set aside.
  • After the liquid has been absorbed, fluff the couscous with a fork and add the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and saffron and mix very well. Stir through the unsalted butter until the couscous is coated.
  • Put the pot back on the stove and turn the heat to low. After 1 minute, add the protein of choice and vegetables and mix and cook for an extra minute before removing from the heat, fluffing once more with a fork and serving. Top with chopped spinach.

Notes

This refrigerates really well and leftovers taste great cold.
If using chicken, dish can be kept for up to 3 days. If using vegetables only, can be kept for up to one week.
For an even quicker way, omit the first two directions and use instant couscous.