Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables is a quick and colorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This recipe features fluffy couscous tossed with oven-roasted vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with a fragrant blend of oregano and thyme. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese bring it all together, while briny black olives add a delicious Mediterranean touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm or at room temperature and works beautifully as a hearty vegetarian main course or a flavorful side. Packed with texture, nutrition, and bold Mediterranean flavors, it's a meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 zucchini
• 1 eggplant
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup black olives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Chop the red bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion into wedges and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Place the chopped vegetables (except the cherry tomatoes) on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Toss to combine and spread the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes, adding the cherry tomatoes to the sheet for the last 5 minutes of roasting.

Step 5

Meanwhile, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.

Step 7

Once the vegetables are roasted, combine them with the couscous in a large mixing bowl.

Step 8

Drizzle lemon juice over the couscous and vegetables. Add chopped fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and black olives. Toss well to combine.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables as a main dish or a side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1373.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1041.5

Total Fat 64.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 5915.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1675.4mg	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: 54.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 35.9%