Grilled Vegetable Couscous With Lemon & Goat Cheese

Name: Grilled Vegetable Couscous With Lemon & Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Vegetable Toss; 3 cups sliced zucchini; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 1 red onion, small and cut inot 1/2 inch thick slices; 1 red pepper, sliced into chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; for the couscous; 1 (10 ounce) instant couscous; 1 tablespoon minced lemon zest; Whisk; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups cherries or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup parsley, fresh & chopped; 1/4 cup scallion, chopped; 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

For Vegetable Toss
3 cups sliced zucchini
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 red onion, small and cut inot 1/2 inch thick slices
1 red pepper, sliced into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
for the couscous
1 (10 ounce) instant couscous
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
Whisk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherries or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup parsley, fresh & chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1
Preheat grill to medium-highl Brush grill grate with oil.
2
For the Vegetable, toss:
3
zuicchini, asparagus and onion and red pepper with 2 T. oil;season with salt & pepper. Grill vegetables covered, until charred 5 - 6 minutes. Chop vegetables and onion into bite sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and steam 10 minutes.
4
For Couscous:
5
Cook couscous according to package directions with zest added; set aside.
6
Whisk:
7
Lemon juice and 1 T. oil in a large bowl. Add couscous, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, and scallions; season with salt & black pepper. Top couscous with goat cheese.

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Vegetable Toss, 3 cups sliced zucchini, 1 lb asparagus, trimmed, 1 red onion, small and cut inot 1/2 inch thick slices, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vegetable Couscous With Lemon & Goat Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!