Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Couscous is a vibrant and healthful dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted vegetables with fluffy couscous. This recipe celebrates Mediterranean cuisine’s essence, featuring fresh, wholesome ingredients that turn any meal into a colorful feast. Ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare. Enjoy it warm as a hearty main course or chilled as a refreshing salad—perfect for any season!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While the vegetables roast, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Once the vegetables are roasted, mix them with the couscous and sliced Kalamata olives.
- Adjust seasonings if needed and serve warm garnished with parsley and optional feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg