Vegan Couscous with Veggies
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Vegan Couscous with Veggies
Description
This recipe prepares couscous according to package instructions, yielding fluffy grains. Vegetables including chopped asparagus and diced bell pepper are cooked briefly in vegetable oil over medium heat until tender but still crisp. The cooked couscous is combined with the vegetables and diced fresh tomato, seasoned with salt and pepper, and served warm.
The dish's texture balances the soft couscous with the slight crunch of gently cooked vegetables, while the fresh tomato adds moistness and brightness. Its mild seasoning and simple preparation suit it as a side for many meals or a light vegetarian entrée.
Additional flavor can be added with a squeeze of lemon juice and minced parsley, and care is taken not to overcook the vegetables to maintain their texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous dried
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 pears asparagus chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tomato diced, medium
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pan, cook couscous according to the package instructions.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add in your asparagus, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- To season, add a little salt & pepper. Fold in with couscous and diced tomato, and serve warm.
Notes
- Lemon juice and minced parsley complement the flavors nicely when served.
- Cook vegetables until just tender to keep a pleasant texture without over-softening.
- This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it convenient for meals or leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2398IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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