Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10+10 minutes
 

Health authorities say that carbohydrates should make up 50% of our daily diet. Eating a variety of grains, a source of carbohydrates, contributes to balanced meals. 

(1) If you use traditional couscous, you can spice it to taste: 

• sweet paprika
• ground cinnamon
• ras-el-hanout
• salt and pepper
• saffron  

1. Preheat the oven to 210° C (425° F).
2. Wash, peel and julienne the vegetables.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the vegetables and garlic for 10 minutes.
4. Add the couscous and 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) hot water. Remove from the heat and let swell for a few minutes.
5. Butter a 10 cm (4") round mold. Place a sheet of brick pastry in the mold and brush with butter.
6. Add another layer of brick pastry.
7. Place 3 Tbsp. of the filling in the pastry then fold the edges of the pastry over to cover.
8. Turn the pastilla over and place it, folded side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up.
10. Brush the pastillas with melted butter and place in the oven until golden (about 10 minutes).