Rachael Rays Vegetable Couscous

Rachael Ray's Vegetable Couscous is a vibrant, quick, and wholesome dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. Packed with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe brings a burst of color and nutrients to your table. The couscous is infused with the warm, earthy flavors of cumin and perfectly fluffed after steaming in low-sodium vegetable broth. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice add a refreshing finish to each bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, one-skillet meal is a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly delight that's both satisfying and simple to prepare. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal. Keywords: vegetable couscous recipe, easy vegetarian recipes, quick healthy dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and shredded carrot. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Stir in the couscous, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the couscous steam for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	428.4

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2668.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 6.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.0mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1743.2mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 33.5%