Confetti Couscous
Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, Confetti Couscous is a quick and wholesome dish that's as delightful to eat as it is to look at! Bursting with colorful vegetables like red and yellow bell peppers, grated carrots, and green onions, this recipe combines tender couscous with sweet pops of chewy raisins and the nutty crunch of toasted slivered almonds. A zesty lemon-cumin dressing ties everything together, while fresh parsley adds an herby finish. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a make-ahead meal, this 15-minute recipe is both satisfying and versatile. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an easy, crowd-pleasing option that showcases fresh, healthy ingredients with a flavor-packed twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, grated carrot
- 3 stalks, sliced thin green onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup, toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains, then transfer it into a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the couscous and stir gently to coat.
Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, grated carrot, sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and raisins to the couscous. Mix until well combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture.
Toss everything together until the dressing is evenly distributed and the ingredients are combined.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top and gently stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2368 mg | 50% | |
*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.
