Description
Roasted Vegetable Couscous is a colorful, nutritious dish that combines fluffy couscous with an array of roasted veggies, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
- Couscous
- Bell Peppers (red and yellow)
- Zucchini
- Red Onion
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Basil)
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Chop bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned veggies evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While roasting, prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and mix in lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- Gently fold the roasted vegetables into the couscous mixture until combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg