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Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables: A Tasty Delight!

A delicious Moroccan-inspired dish featuring fluffy couscous and a medley of roasted vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. On a large baking sheet, toss the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  5. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the broth.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the raisins, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
  7. Once the vegetables are done roasting, add them to the couscous mixture and gently combine.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
  • Substitute raisins with dried apricots for a different sweetness.
  • Quinoa can be used instead of couscous for a gluten-free option.

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