Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous

Last updated: February 17, 2023, at 1:29 p.m. PT

Originally published: February 16, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. PT

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved and then sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ cup water or broth
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup dry cous cous
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup chopped cashews
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
  2. Place bell pepper, carrots, onion, zucchini and 1 tablespoon oil on large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon until combined.
  5. Bring broth and turmeric to a boil and add cous cous and raisins. Cover and immediately remove from heat and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  6. Transfer cous cous to a large serving bowl and toss with the dressing, chickpeas, cashews, parsley, and roasted vegetables.
  7. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste.
     

SERVES: 4

 

TIP: Enjoy with Grilled Moroccan Chicken

 

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