Dice all the vegetables (courgette, pepper, onion) and divide the datterini tomatoes in half.

Put the vegetables in a non-stick pan and let them simmer over low heat, remembering to add for zucchini only halfway through cooking.

At this point, add a pinch of salt to your liking (always without exaggerating!) And a few mint leaves that will give a touch of freshness.

Bring the vegetables to the end of cooking, covering them with a lid, for about 30 minutes and, almost towards the end, add a sachet of saffron.

Use the cooking water and the water released by the vegetables to obtain a “sauce” with a yellow color and a Mediterranean scent.

Meanwhile, bring the water you will need to cook the couscous to a boil and add salt (please, don’t overdo it this time too).

Turn off the heat, place the pot away from the stove, pour in the couscous and cover it with a lid, letting it rest for about 6 minutes.

Lift the lid, shell the cous-cous grains with a fork and mix it with the vegetables.

At this point, grate the zest of at least half of a lemon and stir until the scent of the lemon has inebriated you.

Set aside a few leaves of mint and a few cherry tomatoes for the final garnish of the dish (as shown) and add a tablespoon of raw EVO oil per serving.

A little gem: if you don’t have a pastry cutter at home to shape your cous-cous, don’t worry, use a pudding mold like us.

Fresh idea in the name of the Mediterranean tradition of a summer first course to be consumed at both lunch and dinner.

Couscous originates from the regions of north-west Africa and is present in the Sicilian culinary tradition in Italy, it is a simple food made with only two ingredients: durum wheat semolina and water.

It is obtained from the shredding of durum wheat seeds (Family Poaceae or Graminaceae, Genus Triticum and durum species) therefore its nutritional qualities are identical to those of wheat, which contains a high intake of dietary fiber acting as a moderator of the glycemic index. making it a highly digestible food with a high satiating power.

It has a marked beneficial action as its fibers stimulate the intestine and help the body get rid of the harmful elements that can favor the onset of tumors. It is an excellent source of energy as it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins and cholesterol-free.

In addition, this food also contains B vitamins, vitamin A and some important mineral salts, such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.