Lemony Vegetable Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 2 -4 zucchini
  • 1 bell pepper, red
  • 1 bell pepper, green
  • 1 onion
  • 1 eggplant (optional)
  • 8 ounces chickpeas
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 -2 cup mint
  • cumin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the couscous per package instructions with the 2 cups of broth.
  2. Dice vegetables and chop mint (if zucchini are small, use 4).
  3. In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil and butter if desired. Add onions and cook until just soft, add peppers and cook about half way. Add zucchini and continue to cook until vegetables are soft.
  4. Season vegetables with the juice of one lemon, evoo, salt, pepper, a handful of mint and a dash of cumin.
  5. When couscous if finished, add some butter, evoo, salt, pepper, dash of cumin, and another handful of mint. Fluff with a fork.
  6. Combine couscous and vegetables in a bowl. Add juice of the second lemon, half a can of chickpeas and the two diced tomatoes. Drizzle with evoo and season to taste. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy.
  7. Note- vegans can omit butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

749 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 61.9g 79% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10048mg 100% DV
Potassium 722.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 78.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 82.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 62.7mg 70% DV
Calcium 309.8mg 24% DV
Iron 18mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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