Captivating Couscous

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Captivating Couscous recipe! Featuring fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth and tossed with a medley of sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, this dish is a harmony of colors and textures. Seasoned with warm spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric, and finished with the freshness of parsley and a zesty splash of lemon juice, it achieves the perfect balance of savory and tangy. A sprinkle of dried cranberries and toasted slivered almonds adds delightful pops of sweetness and crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive side dish for your next gathering. Serve it warm or at room temperature—either way, it’s sure to captivate your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 small, diced zucchini
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup, toasted slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the red onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables, and stir to coat evenly.

Step 7

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the cooked vegetables.

Step 8

Gently stir to combine the couscous and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parsley, lemon juice, dried cranberries, and toasted slivered almonds.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Captivating Couscous!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1004.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1023.9

Total Fat 49.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3678.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 24.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1970.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 48.3%