Vegetable Couscous

Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegetable Couscous recipe! This quick and easy dish combines fluffy couscous cooked in savory vegetable broth with a medley of sautéed vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, beautifully spiced with cumin and paprika. Juicy cherry tomatoes and protein-rich chickpeas add layers of texture and nutrition, while fresh parsley adds a refreshing finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the perfect choice for a wholesome plant-based main course or a colorful side dish. Bursting with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, it’s a delicious way to elevate your weeknight dinners while staying healthy and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup canned chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.

Step 2

While the couscous is resting, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Dice the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into small, bite-sized pieces. Add them to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them along with the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet.

Step 6

Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated with the spices.

Step 7

Cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold the cooked couscous into the vegetable mixture until well combined.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the couscous before serving.

Step 10

Serve the vegetable couscous warm as a side dish or a light main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1426.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	992.7

Total Fat 36.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4814.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.5mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2672.5mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 55.8%