Loaded Veggie Couscous

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    170 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    African

Loaded Veggie Couscous

Loaded veggie couscous is a vibrant, flavorful dish packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, perfect as a wholesome meal or side.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups mushrooms chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 onion minced
  • tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cup couscous
  • basil chopped (garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion, sauté about 5 minutes until the mushrooms start browning.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook another few minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add the spices and sea salt, sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil then add the couscous.
  7. Cover and let simmer on low for 6-10 minutes or until the couscous can be flaked with a fork.
  8. Top with basil or your favorite fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 563mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 563mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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