Captivating Couscous
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Captivating Couscous recipe! Featuring fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth and tossed with a medley of sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, this dish is a harmony of colors and textures. Seasoned with warm spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric, and finished with the freshness of parsley and a zesty splash of lemon juice, it achieves the perfect balance of savory and tangy. A sprinkle of dried cranberries and toasted slivered almonds adds delightful pops of sweetness and crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive side dish for your next gathering. Serve it warm or at room temperature—either way, it’s sure to captivate your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 small, diced zucchini
- 1 medium, grated carrot
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup, toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the red onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables, and stir to coat evenly.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the cooked vegetables.
Gently stir to combine the couscous and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parsley, lemon juice, dried cranberries, and toasted slivered almonds.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Captivating Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
