🌟 Roasted Red Pepper Couscous 🌟
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Description
🍽️ If you can boil water, then you can make this! A delightful way to jazz up plain couscous, especially if you’re a fan of roasted red peppers 🌶️ as much as I am. You might need to visit a specialty grocery store for the nicoise olives 🫒 (I haven’t checked the regular grocery stores, they might have them, I’m not entirely sure). Anyway, best of luck and happy cooking! 😊
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/3 | Couscous |
| 2 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Can of chickpeas, drained |
| 1 | Lemon, juiced |
| 1 | Handful of basil leaves |
| 1/4 | Cup of nicoise olives |
| 1/4 | Salt and pepper to taste |
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 449.7
- Fat: 9.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1567.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.5g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 14.4g
Directions
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Prepare Couscous
- 🍚 Place the couscous in a large bowl.
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Boil Water
- 🌊 In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Add Water to Couscous
- 🌡️ Pour the boiling water over the couscous in the bowl.
- 🛡️ Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to trap the steam.
- 🕒 Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
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Fluff with Fork
- 🍴 After 10 minutes, remove the plastic wrap.
- ✨ Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
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Sauté Onion and Zucchini
- 🍳 Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 🧅 Add the diced onion and sliced zucchini to the skillet.
- 🌞 Sauté until the vegetables are lightly browned, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients
- 🥗 Once the veggies are ready, add them to the bowl of couscous.
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Add Remaining Ingredients
- 🥄 To the bowl, also add:
- 🌿 Chopped basil leaves,
- 🍋 Freshly squeezed lemon juice,
- 🫒 Drained chickpeas,
- 🌶️ Sliced nicoise olives.
- 🥄 To the bowl, also add:
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Mix It Up
- 🥢 Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 🧂 Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- 🍽️ Your Roasted Red Pepper Couscous is ready to delight your taste buds!
- 🎉 Serve it as a flavorful side dish or a light main course.
- 🌿 Garnish with a few extra basil leaves for a fresh touch.
Tips and Tricks
- 🥄 For added protein, try adding grilled chicken strips or tofu cubes to the couscous mix.
- 🍅 If you can’t find nicoise olives, Kalamata olives make an excellent substitute.
- 🍋 Adjust the lemon juice to your taste preference, adding more for a zesty kick!
- 🧂 Don’t forget to season the couscous generously with salt and pepper for the best flavor.
- 🌱 This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it a perfect option for meal prep or picnics.
🍴 More Recipe Ideas
- 🥗 Looking for more grain-based dishes? Try our Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables.
- 🌮 Craving something spicy? Check out our Mexican-Inspired Stuffed Bell Peppers.
- 🍝 For a comforting meal, try our One-Pot Pasta Primavera recipe.
Enjoy Your Culinary Adventure! 🌟
👩🍳 Get ready to savor the flavors of this easy-to-make Roasted Red Pepper Couscous. It’s a dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! Happy Cooking! 🌿
