Rachael Rays Vegetable Couscous
Rachael Ray's Vegetable Couscous is a vibrant, quick, and wholesome dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. Packed with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe brings a burst of color and nutrients to your table. The couscous is infused with the warm, earthy flavors of cumin and perfectly fluffed after steaming in low-sodium vegetable broth. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice add a refreshing finish to each bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, one-skillet meal is a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly delight that's both satisfying and simple to prepare. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal. Keywords: vegetable couscous recipe, easy vegetarian recipes, quick healthy dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and shredded carrot. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet and bring to a boil.
Stir in the couscous, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the couscous steam for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 559 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 521 mg | 11% | |
*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.
