Spicy Couscous and Vegetables

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Spicy Couscous and Vegetables
35 min.
6
367kcal

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This spicy couscous and vegetables recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavorful spices and fresh herbs, and the roasted vegetables add a nice depth of flavor. The couscous is a great source of complex carbohydrates and protein, while the vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals. This dish is also vegan and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

The combination of cumin, paprika, and ginger gives the dish a nice kick, while the lemon zest and juice add a bright, refreshing touch. The bell peppers and zucchini are roasted to perfection, adding a nice charred flavor to the dish. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the herbs give it a nice pop of color and freshness. This dish is best served warm, but it can also be enjoyed at room temperature, making it a great option for picnics or potlucks.

This spicy couscous and vegetables recipe is a great way to add some excitement to your weekly meal rotation. It's easy to prepare, full of flavor, and nutritious. So, if you're looking for a new side dish to spice up your meals, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups couscous 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • small eggplant sliced quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5  lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings olive oil to taste
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
  • tablespoon parsley roughly chopped
  • small bell pepper red
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • cups vegetable stock 
  • small zucchini halved cut into slices

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place cut vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place in oven and roast for about 10 minutes.
  4. Place couscous in a heat proof bowl and stir in all the spices and orange juice. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and pour over the couscous making sure it covers the couscous mixture completely. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and leave for 5 to 10 minutes or until all the stock is absorbed. Stir in the herbs, olive oil, grated lemon zest and juice. Fluff the couscous with a fork and toss with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein7.45%
Fat46.72%
Carbs45.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.17
Glycemic Load
22.42
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.810434678326%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
65.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.23mg
Naringenin
0.22mg
Apigenin
1.45mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:367.45kcal
18.37%
Fat:19.31g
29.72%
Saturated Fat:2.7g
16.87%
Carbohydrates:42.63g
14.21%
Net Carbohydrates:37.24g
13.54%
Sugar:5.81g
6.46%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:516.93mg
22.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:6.93g
13.86%
Vitamin C:43.52mg
52.75%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.85%
Vitamin K:27.63µg
26.31%
Vitamin A:1166.93IU
23.34%
Vitamin E:3.4mg
22.66%
Fiber:5.39g
21.56%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.15%
Folate:45.91µg
11.48%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.35%
Potassium:386.37mg
11.04%
Phosphorus:109.79mg
10.98%
Magnesium:39.24mg
9.81%
Copper:0.19mg
9.72%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
9.01%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.97%
Iron:1.18mg
6.58%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.4%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Calcium:27.81mg
2.78%