Vegan Couscous with Veggies
Vegan Couscous with Veggies blends tender cooked couscous with sautéed asparagus, bell pepper, and fresh tomato for a light, textured dish. The use of simple seasoning and a quick sauté preserves vegetable freshness and delivers a mild, versatile side or light meal option.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% 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.