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couscous with vegetables

Discover the Taste of Couscous with Vegetables

Explore the delightful flavors of couscous with vegetables, a healthy, satisfying, and colorful dish perfect for any meal. It combines tender vegetables with fluffy couscous for a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper, sautéing until tender.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine the sautéed vegetables with the couscous, mixing well.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Add raisins or nuts for a sweet and crunchy twist.
For a gluten-free version, substitute couscous with quinoa.