Couscous with Colorful Vegetables

Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and wholesome *Couscous with Colorful Vegetables*. Packed with fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth and a rainbow of sautéed veggies—like bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes—this quick and easy dish bursts with flavor and freshness. Aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, combined with a zesty squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, elevate the dish with bold, Mediterranean-inspired notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a vegetarian main course that will delight your senses and brighten your table. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, nutrient-packed meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 small, diced red onion
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 medium, juiced lemon

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still colorful.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous with the sautéed vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1330.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	819.6

Total Fat 33.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4084.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 21.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.4mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2545.2mg	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: 35.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 54.4%