Spiced Hot Dog Pearl Couscous

Ingredients

• 250 g pearl couscous
• Hot dogs, sliced
• Olive oil
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, pressed
• Or garlic powder, if you want the easy version
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• Tomato paste, a small spoonful
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper

For the hot dogs

• Olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a little olive oil in a pan.
2. Add the sliced hot dogs and season with salt and black pepper.
3. Sauté until browned and slightly crispy, then move them to the side or remove them from the pan.
4. Add a little more olive oil to the same pan.
5. Add the pressed garlic, a small spoonful of tomato paste, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Mix everything into the olive oil and cook for about 30–60 seconds, until fragrant and paste-like.
7. Add the 250 g pearl couscous and stir so every piece gets coated in the seasoned mixture.
8. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup water.
9. Stir, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover.
10. Cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
11. Mix the browned hot dogs back in and cook together for another minute or two.
12. Taste and add extra salt or pepper if needed.
13. Serve with a salad, because you have to have something healthy.