Couscous my way

In a deep saucepan, add the two tablespoons of olive oil and let it heat over medium heat. The oil will become warm and will start to sound pleasant when the ingredients come into contact with it. At this point, add the chopped onion in large pieces, along with the finely chopped garlic and the meat, which can be beef or chicken, depending on your preferences. Let everything brown slightly, and the onion to become golden, during which the flavors will combine splendidly.

After the onion has taken on a pleasant hue, add the root vegetables that require longer boiling, such as carrots, celery root, and parsley root, cut into cubes or large rounds. Also, add the stalks of green celery, which will bring an extra flavor. Stir everything vigorously so that the vegetables absorb the aromatic juices left by the meat.

Once the vegetables have started to soften, add your favorite spices: fresh mint and chopped green parsley, which will provide a fresh taste to the dish. Incorporate the broth and tomato juice, and for those who love spiciness, a little paprika or chili pepper can be added to taste. Season with salt and pepper, then pour enough water to fill the pot almost to the edges. Let it simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours, depending on how the meat cooks.

After the meat is well cooked, add the zucchini and pumpkin cut into cubes, as well as the chickpeas, which can be canned or, if dried, should be soaked the night before and boiled together with the root vegetables. Let it boil for about 30 minutes, during which the flavors will intensify.

To accompany this delicious dish, we can prepare couscous. In a bowl, place the couscous and add a little olive oil, mixing well to coat it. Separately, place the vegetables in another bowl and cover with warm water. This water will be poured over the couscous, ensuring that the liquid covers the grains by 1-2 fingers. Cover with a lid and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the water. The couscous can also be cooked in a couscoussier or in the top part of the pot, where the steam will cook the grains to perfection. Thus, the dish will be complete, offering a healthy and flavorful meal.

 Ingredients: 3 carrots 1 not very large celery 3 potatoes 2-3 stalks of green celery (remove the leaves and keep them) 2 onions 2 zucchinis 1 piece (slice) of pumpkin 1 parsley root 1 bunch of fresh parsley 3 cloves of garlic 250 g of dried chickpeas or 350 g canned 2-3 tablespoons of ras el hanout (spice) 1 tablespoon of dried mint or a few fresh leaves 1 cube of Knorr or Maggi beef ~ 500 g of beef ~ 500 g of lamb Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of oil 1 ½ tablespoons of tomato paste 1 large coffee cup of tomato juice Hot chili (optional) or paprika paste For couscous 400-500 g couscous 2 tablespoons of oil 1 heaping tablespoon of vegeta Hot water Deep pot or couscousier

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