Sammies Veggie Couscous Bake Recipe

Name: Sammies Veggie Couscous Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 packages Near East brand roasted red pepper couscous; 5 button mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped; 1 medium-sized zucchini, chopped; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 roasted hatch chile peppers, deskinned, deseeded and chopped; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 3/4 cup chick peas; 1/2 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1/2 tsp marjoram

Servings: persons

1 packages Near East brand roasted red pepper couscous
5 button mushrooms, chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
1 medium-sized zucchini, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
3 roasted hatch chile peppers, deskinned, deseeded and chopped
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup chick peas
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp marjoram

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cook couscous according to package directions.
3
Let sit for 5 minutes covered then fluff with a fork.
4
Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
5
Set aside.
6
In a large skillet, saute veggies and garlic over medium high heat with olive oil until tender yet still crisp about 5-6 minutes.
7
Once veggies are cooked transfer them to the same mixing bowl of the couscous along with the cooked chopped chicken.
8
Add roasted, deseeded, deskinned and chopped peppers to couscous mixture.
9
Add chopped cilantro and chick peas.
10
Mix until well combined and transfer into an oven proof baking dish.
11
Cover couscous bake with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
12
Let cool, serve and garnish with extra cheese if desired and fresh cilantro leaves.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 packages Near East brand roasted red pepper couscous, 5 button mushrooms, chopped, 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped, 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sammies Veggie Couscous Bake 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!

Sammies Veggie Couscous Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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