Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables! 🌿✨ Featuring fluffy couscous, warm spices, and a medley of roasted vegetables, this dish is both comforting and exotic. Perfect as a main course or a flavorful side.
Ingredients For Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
🌟For the Couscous:
☑1 cup couscous
☑1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
☑1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 salt
🌟For the Roasted Vegetables:
☑1 zucchini, chopped
☑1 red bell pepper, chopped
☑1 sweet potato, diced
☑1 red onion, sliced
☑2 tablespoons🥄 olive oil
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika
☑Salt and pepper, to taste
🌟For Garnish:
☑1/4 cup raisins or dried apricots, chopped
☑2 tablespoons🥄 toasted almonds or pine nuts
☑Fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Steps For Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
- 🥧Prepare the Vegetables
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the zucchini, red bell pepper, sweet potato, and onion with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized. - 🥧Cook the Couscous
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, olive oil, and salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. - 🥧Combine and Garnish
Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl. Top with the roasted vegetables, raisins or dried apricots, toasted almonds, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
🥧Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm as a main dish or alongside your favorite Moroccan-inspired entrée.“Warm, spiced, and irresistibly aromatic! 🌟 This Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables is a simple yet flavorful way to bring the taste of Morocco to your table.”
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