Colorful Weeknight Couscous
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and wholesome recipe for Colorful Weeknight Couscous! Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, this quick and easy dish is a celebration of flavor and color. Perfectly spiced with cumin and paprika, the fluffy couscous absorbs the aromatic blend for a comforting yet light meal. Finished with a squeeze of lemon juice, fresh parsley, and an optional sprinkle of creamy feta, this delightful bowl comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Whether served as a satisfying vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish, this one-pan wonder is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover it with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous is resting, prepare the vegetables. Dice 2 bell peppers, 1 zucchini, and half a red onion. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the diced bell peppers and zucchini. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix it into the vegetable skillet.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
Optional: Sprinkle 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top before serving for added creaminess.
Serve warm and enjoy your Colorful Weeknight Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4485 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 757 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1597 mg | 34% | |
*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.
