Couscous with Colorful Vegetables
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and wholesome *Couscous with Colorful Vegetables*. Packed with fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth and a rainbow of sautéed veggies—like bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes—this quick and easy dish bursts with flavor and freshness. Aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, combined with a zesty squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, elevate the dish with bold, Mediterranean-inspired notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a vegetarian main course that will delight your senses and brighten your table. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, nutrient-packed meal everyone will love!
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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 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 small, diced red onion
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 medium, juiced lemon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still colorful.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous with the sautéed vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4084 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2545 mg | 54% | |
*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.
