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Roasted Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 12 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Hot sauce, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare Vegetables: Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel and slice the onion into thin wedges. Cut the zucchini into bite-sized chunks. In a large mixing bowl, toss the prepared vegetables with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

3. Roast Vegetables: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and golden brown around the edges. Be sure to check and stir them occasionally to prevent burning.

4. Cook Couscous: While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the couscous. In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the chicken broth over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.

5. Add Couscous: Once the broth is boiling, add the couscous to the saucepan. Let it boil for about a minute, then cover the saucepan with the lid and remove it from the heat. Allow the couscous to sit, covered, for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

6. Fluff Couscous: After 5 minutes, remove the lid from the saucepan and fluff the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains.

7. Combine Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked couscous with the roasted vegetables, kalamata olives, chopped walnuts, garbanzo beans, dried oregano, and cinnamon.

8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the couscous and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or even a drizzle of hot sauce to suit your taste preferences.

9. Serve: Serve the roasted vegetable couscous warm as a delightful side dish for dinner or as a satisfying main dish for lunch. Enjoy!

This recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, textures, and colors, making it a standout addition to any mealtime spread. Give it a try and savor the deliciousness! 🍽️✨