Curried Couscous
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Curried Couscous recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! This aromatic dish combines fluffy couscous steamed in vegetable broth with a rainbow of sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers, carrots, and peas. Infused with warm, earthy spices—curry powder, cumin, and turmeric—each bite is a burst of bold flavor balanced by a touch of bright lemon juice and fresh parsley. Perfect as a satisfying vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. With minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, Curried Couscous is your go-to solution for a healthy and delicious meal in a pinch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, finely chopped carrot
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to thaw and heat through.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, if using.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, either as a main dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4276 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1471 mg | 31% | |
*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.
