Roasted Red Pepper Couscous
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Couscous, a versatile dish perfect as a hearty side or a light main course. This recipe combines fluffy couscous with the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers, a hint of garlic, and a zesty touch of lemon juice. Fresh parsley and basil add a pop of herbaceous freshness, while optional crumbled feta cheese lends a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for ultimate flexibility, and enjoy a dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Ideal for vegetarian meals, meal prep, or holiday spreads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 large roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Place the roasted red peppers on a cutting board. Dice them into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the parsley and basil. Set these aside as well.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sautéed garlic, diced red peppers, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper to the couscous. Toss everything together until well combined.
If desired, crumble the feta cheese over the couscous and gently mix it in.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2853 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*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.
