Curried Couscous

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Curried Couscous recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! This aromatic dish combines fluffy couscous steamed in vegetable broth with a rainbow of sautéed vegetables like red bell peppers, carrots, and peas. Infused with warm, earthy spices—curry powder, cumin, and turmeric—each bite is a burst of bold flavor balanced by a touch of bright lemon juice and fresh parsley. Perfect as a satisfying vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. With minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, Curried Couscous is your go-to solution for a healthy and delicious meal in a pinch.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, finely chopped carrot
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to thaw and heat through.

Step 5

Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, if using.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, either as a main dish or as a side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	716.9

Total Fat 32.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4276.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 19.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151.9mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1471.1mg	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: 39.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 49.7%