Tunisian Grilled Peppers and Tomatoes with Couscous

Tunisian cuisine is known for its bold flavors and vibrant colors. This dish showcases the delicious combination of grilled peppers, tomatoes, and couscous, which are staples in Tunisian cooking.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Tunisian Grilled Peppers and Tomatoes with Couscous

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: Tunisian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 piece Red bell peppers
• 2 piece Yellow bell peppers
• 4 piece Tomatoes
• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove the seeds, and flatten them.
3. Grill the bell peppers and tomatoes until charred and tender.
4. In the meantime, cook the couscous according to the package instructions.
5. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
6. Remove the grilled vegetables from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. Slice the bell peppers and dice the tomatoes.
8. In a large bowl, combine the grilled vegetables, cooked couscous, and the olive oil mixture. Toss gently to combine.
9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve the Tunisian Grilled Peppers and Tomatoes with Couscous warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 12g

Protein 8g16%

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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.