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Roasted Vegetable Couscous is an easy and delicious side dish. The couscous is ready in minutes, and when combined with roasted vegetables, every bite explodes with flavor. 

Roasted Vegetable Couscous is an easy and delicious side dish. The couscous is ready in minutes, and when combined with roasted vegetables, every bite explodes with flavor #roastedvegetablecouscous #couscous #roastedvegetables #vegetables #vegetarian #sidedish #karylskulinarykrusade

When I visit unique grocery stores I always stop in the pasta aisle to see what fun shapes are available. Then I end up with way more pasta than I need in the pantry. But I can’t help myself, and it holds very well for a long time. One of those trips through the pasta aisle is actually how I discovered couscous about 4 years ago. I originally assumed that couscous was a grain; however, it is made with semolina flour, the same as pasta. There are numerous types of couscous, but the most widely available in regular grocery stores are Moroccan and Israeli.

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I always used Moroccan Couscous, until about a year ago when my mom introduced me to the Israeli Pearled Couscous. I now keep both in my pantry, but use the Moroccan more often. To me, the pearled couscous gets too mushy for my tastes.

When I make dinner, I almost always have a starch and a vegetable as sides to complement the protein. I’ve made plain couscous as a side, but it’s kind of boring by itself. So I decided to add some simple roasted vegetables, to create Roasted Vegetable Couscous.

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ROASTING VEGETABLES IS SO EASY!

For a long time I thought that roasted vegetables were difficult to make; then I watched Ina Garten do it on The Food Network and realized I was afraid for nothing. Roasting vegetables is about as simple as you can get: season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with oil, roast at about 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. I normally use Avocado Oil to roast vegetables, but Olive Oil works as well.

I use green beans, asparagus, mushrooms, red bell peppers and red onions for Roasted Vegetable Couscous, but you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Cut the vegetables all to about the same size so they cook evenly. Also, don’t skimp on the oil. You don’t want to drown the vegetables, but you also want to ensure that they don’t burn. Keep the garlic cloves whole to roast, and then thinly slice them to serve.

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HOW TO PREPARE COUSCOUS

You will have perfect couscous in 4 easy steps:

  • Bring the cooking liquid to a boil
  • Add the couscous and any seasonings, and stir to combine
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 5-7 minutes. Couscous is done when liquid is absorbed
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork, and it’s ready to eat

When I first began to make couscous I used water, but the couscous lacked flavor because I don’t add butter like I do with regular pasta. Once I learned to make Homemade Vegetable Broth, I used it and never looked back. You can use store-bought broth, but homemade is simple to make and has a greater depth of flavor. I also add Garlic Powder and Onion Powder with the dry couscous, for even more flavor.

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Roasted Vegetable Couscous is such a great side dish. I love the versatility of the vegetables, and it goes well with chicken, pork or steak.

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Roasted Vegetable Couscous - Karyl's Kulinary Krusade

Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Yield: 2 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Moroccan couscous
  • 1 cup Water or broth, I use homemade vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 10 spears asparagus spears, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic (keep cloves whole)
  • 1/2 cup baby portobello mushrooms, quartered
  • parsley for garnish
  • salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Combine all vegetables in a bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste, and drizzle with oil. Mix thoroughly
  3. Transfer vegetables onto lined sheet pan, keeping everything in one layer. Roast for 15-20 minutes. I usually check at 15 minutes, just to be sure
  4. Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add couscous, garlic powder and onion powder, and stir to combine
  5. Remove pan from heat, and let sit for 5-7 minutes. I usually check at 5 minutes. The couscous is done when the liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork
  6. Combine roasted vegetables with couscous. Garnish with parsley
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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Deryn

Friday 5th of October 2018

I've been on the search for Thanksgiving sides and I think this would be a really nice addition to the table! Easy enough to squeeze into a busy day too. Thank you!

Karyl

Tuesday 9th of October 2018

Thanks Deryn! Yes, this would be a great side dish for Thanksgiving.

Kim~madeinaday

Tuesday 28th of February 2017

Wow this looks so yummy! Sharing on G+ Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week! Kim

Tabitha

Sunday 26th of February 2017

This looks like a fun way to eat veggies!

Karyl

Sunday 26th of February 2017

Thanks Tabitha! It's really delicious, and super simple to prepare

Alissa Apel

Wednesday 8th of February 2017

I make a dish similar to this, and it's so good! I should try this one.

Karyl

Wednesday 8th of February 2017

Thanks Alissa! This dish is so easy to pull together. I would love to try your recipe as well. Thanks for stopping by

Tess Chupinsky

Wednesday 8th of February 2017

I am swooning over roasted vegetable everything these days! Sounds delicious!

Karyl

Wednesday 8th of February 2017

Lol thanks Tess! I am such a huge fan of roasted veggies myself. Thanks for stopping by

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