Ingredients
– 1 cup couscous
– 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth (or water)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
– 1 zucchini, diced
– 1 red onion, diced
– 1 carrot, sliced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
– Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Moroccan Couscous with Roast Vegetables:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and carrot.
3. Season Vegetables: Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Roast Vegetables: Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Cook Couscous: While the vegetables are roasting, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
6. Add Couscous: Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
7. Fluff Couscous: After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
8. Combine: Once the vegetables are done roasting, add them to the fluffed couscous and mix gently.
9. Garnish: Serve the dish garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, and lemon wedges on the side.
By following these steps, you’ll create an incredible Moroccan Couscous with Roast Vegetables that will impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 8g