Description
A wholesome and flavorful dish combining tender roasted vegetables, warm spices, and fluffy couscous, perfect as a main course or side.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick strips
- 2 zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1 1/2 cups regular couscous (not pearl couscous)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the red onion, red bell pepper, carrots, and zucchini with olive oil. Season with half the salt and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While vegetables roast, bring broth, butter, cinnamon, turmeric, and currants to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat, add couscous, stir briefly, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Combine couscous and roasted vegetables in a large bowl. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and top with toasted almonds, if using.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- Customize with any roast-friendly vegetables like broccoli or eggplant.
- Use raisins instead of currants if needed.
- Add cumin, paprika, or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Steeping
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
