Ingredients

  1 1/2 cups dry couscous (can use gluten free)
  3 cups flavoured stock of choice
  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 
  1-2 cups diced vegetables of choice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the stock of choice and on medium heat, bring to the boil.
2. 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.
3. While this is happening, lightly microwave or steam your diced vegetables until just tender. Set aside.
4. 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.
5. 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.