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Roast Vegetable Couscous Salad

Delicious Roast Vegetable Couscous Salad for Vibrant Meals

Experience the delightful magic of this Roast Vegetable Couscous Salad, perfect for quick meals and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Couscous substitute with quinoa or cooked rice for gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers great for sweetness
  • 1 medium Zucchini can substitute with broccoli or other veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes alternatively use other tomatoes or roasted veggies
  • 1 medium Red Onion shallots can be used as a milder alternative
  • 1 can Chickpeas for protein, can substitute with black or kidney beans
For Roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil also may use avocado or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with Italian herbs or curry powder
For Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Medium Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the veggies roast, bring vegetable broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  5. Pour boiling broth over couscous in a heatproof bowl and cover tightly to let it steam for about 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and combine it with the roasted vegetables and chickpeas.
  7. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice, then add fresh parsley before tossing everything together.
  8. Serve warm or chilled, and garnish with red pepper flakes or sumac if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad before serving if made ahead.

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