Description
This Roasted Vegetable Couscous is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring a medley of oven-roasted vegetables mixed with light, fluffy couscous and seasoned with warm spices and a fresh lemony kick. It’s perfect as a side or a vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini ($0.80)
- 1 bell pepper ($1.50)
- 1 red onion ($0.37)
- 1/2 pint grape tomatoes ($1.25)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided ($0.32)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- 1 cup couscous ($0.81)
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth ($0.20)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley ($0.10)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into 1-inch pieces. Place them on a large baking sheet with the grape tomatoes.
- Drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are tender and slightly charred on the edges.
- While the vegetables are roasting, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, place a lid on top, and remove from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl. Add the cooked couscous, lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm or chilled as a side or main dish.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand.
- Add chickpeas or feta for extra protein or flavor variation.
- Leftovers keep well and taste great the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
