Lemony Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemony Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 -4 zucchini; 1 bell pepper, red; 1 bell pepper, green; 1 onion; 1 eggplant (optional); 8 ounces chickpeas; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 -2 cup mint; cumin; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper; 10 ounces original couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth

Servings: persons

2 -4 zucchini
1 bell pepper, red
1 bell pepper, green
1 onion
1 eggplant (optional)
8 ounces chickpeas
2 tomatoes, diced
1 -2 cup mint
cumin
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
10 ounces original couscous
2 cups vegetable broth

1
Prepare the couscous per package instructions with the 2 cups of broth.
2
Dice vegetables and chop mint (if zucchini are small, use 4).
3
In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil and butter if desired. Add onions and cook until just soft, add peppers and cook about half way. Add zucchini and continue to cook until vegetables are soft.
4
Season vegetables with the juice of one lemon, evoo, salt, pepper, a handful of mint and a dash of cumin.
5
When couscous if finished, add some butter, evoo, salt, pepper, dash of cumin, and another handful of mint. Fluff with a fork.
6
Combine couscous and vegetables in a bowl. Add juice of the second lemon, half a can of chickpeas and the two diced tomatoes. Drizzle with evoo and season to taste. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy.
7
Note- vegans can omit butter.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, red, 1 bell pepper, green, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Lemony Vegetable Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lemony Vegetable Couscous

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