Description
A delicious roasted couscous dish packed with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread chopped vegetables on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and turmeric; toss to coat.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in roasted vegetables and lemon juice.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or main course.
- Feel free to add any other favorite vegetables.
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg