Couscous with Three Peppers

Brighten your table with this vibrant and flavorful Couscous with Three Peppers, a quick and easy recipe packed with color and Mediterranean flair. Tender couscous is infused with savory vegetable broth and combined with a trio of crisp, sautéed bell peppers—red, yellow, and green—adding a delightful crunch and natural sweetness. A fragrant blend of garlic, cumin, and paprika elevates the dish, while a fresh drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe makes a fantastic side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Perfect for busy weeknights or a colorful addition to your next dinner party, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.25 cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

While the couscous is resting, dice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into small, uniform pieces.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the parsley.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 7

Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 8

Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to coat the peppers.

Step 9

Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the peppers, stirring to combine evenly.

Step 10

Drizzle the lemon juice over the couscous mixture and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Step 11

Give everything a final stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or light vegetarian main. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	687.4

Total Fat 32.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2203.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 13.6g
Protein 16.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.0mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1708.0mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 49.1%