Roasted Veggie Couscous Salad

Couscous is a staple in North African cuisine and is made from semolina wheat. It is often used as a base for salads and stews.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Roasted Veggie Couscous Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 small Eggplant
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 medium Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions and set aside.
3. Cut the bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place the chopped vegetables on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
5. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
7. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad and drizzle with olive oil.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Toss everything together until well combined.
10. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. Serve the roasted veggie couscous salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.