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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion minced
- ⅛ 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)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion, sauté about 5 minutes until the mushrooms start browning.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook another few minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the spices and sea salt, sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then add the couscous.
- Cover and let simmer on low for 6-10 minutes or until the couscous can be flaked with a fork.
- Top with basil or your favorite fresh herbs. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.