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Couscous salad with roasted vegetables and chickpeas is a delightful and vibrant dish, bursting with flavors and textures. This enticing salad combines the nutty flavor of couscous with the vibrant colors and flavors of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

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COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND CHICKPEAS



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Aromatic cumin, lemon, and scallions add Middle Eastern allure to this vegetarian salad. Chickpeas and whole-wheat couscous provide complete protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound carrots, sliced 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal
1 head cauliflower (3 pounds), cored and cut into florets
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 scallions, thinly sliced
5 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the vegetables on a second baking sheet. Roast until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing halfway through. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups salted water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool, uncovered.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with couscous, chickpeas, and scallions. Place arugula on a serving platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Add remaining dressing to couscous mixture, and toss; serve over arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 12 g

CHEAT SHEET ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small broccoli florets (from about 1/2 head)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 cup)
1/2 yellow onion, cut into 3/4-inch large dice (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup couscous
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the broccoli florets, carrots, bell pepper and onion together with 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread out in an even layer on a sheet tray. Roast until the vegetables are softened slightly and browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepot. Sprinkle the chickpeas and couscous in an even layer on top of the vegetables, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Pour the boiling stock over the top of the couscous and vegetables and cover with aluminum foil. Let sit until the couscous is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff the couscous with a fork. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, drizzle lemon juice over the top and garnish with the mint leaves.
  • To reheat the couscous before serving, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.

ROASTED VEG & COUSCOUS SALAD



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Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red and 1 yellow pepper , halved and deseeded
½ butternut squash
2 courgettes , thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves , leave skin on
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion , thickly sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp harissa paste
50g whole blanched almonds
250g couscous
300ml hot vegetable stock
zest and juice 1 lemon
20g pack mint , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut peppers and squash into bite-size pieces (leave skin on the squash). Tip all the veg into a baking tray, add garlic, 2 tbsp oil and seasoning, then mix and roast for 20 mins. Add onion, cumin, harissa and almonds. Roast for another 20 mins, then cool.
  • Put couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, cover, then set aside for 10 mins. Fluff up with a fork.
  • In a bowl, mix zest, juice and remaining oil. Squeeze garlic pulp from skins into the bowl, mash well and fold in the mint. Pour over the veg, then toss with the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD



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Easy roasted vegetables are tossed with couscous, and mixed with olives, fresh herbs, and lemon juice for a delicious summer salad. Feta makes a wonderful addition!

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise
3 portabella mushrooms
2 sweet peppers, halved
8 asparagus spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
1 (10 ounce) box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 cups boiling water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 lemon, juice of
4 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, chives, mint)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed (optional)

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil on zucchini, squash, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, and onion; season with salt & pepper. Grill on med-high heat until tender and skins on peppers are blackened. Cover and allow to cool.
  • Pour boiling water over couscous, cover.
  • Make dressing: combine lemon juice and herbs; whisk in olive oil.
  • Remove skins from peppers, chop. Chop remaining vegetables into bite size pieces.
  • Fluff couscous, add vegetables, dressing, and olives, and stir to combine. Keep cool until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.9

WARM COUSCOUS AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups small carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups cooked couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a shallow roasting pan. Stir in 1/4 cup of broth, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in the squash and roast until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Place the pan on top of the stove, over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir, scraping up all of the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat slightly and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, chickpeas, cumin and turmeric. Cook until broth is reduced to a sauce consistency, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 576, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1578 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND CHICKPEAS



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Make and share this Couscous Salad With Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by K. Van Vleck

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb carrot, sliced 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets (3 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt
pepper
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 scallions, thinly sliced
5 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the vegetables on a second baking sheet. Roast until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing halfway through. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups salted water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool, uncovered.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with couscous, chickpeas, and scallions. Place arugula on a serving platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Add remaining dressing to couscous mixture, and toss; serve over arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 454.6, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 13, Sugar 10.7, Protein 10.8

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Olive     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Basil     Leek     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Chill     Vegan     Couscous     Capers     Boil     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1-to-1 1/4 pound eggplant, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
2 medium-size zucchini, each cut lengthwise into 4 wedges
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 2 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
10 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce box couscous
1 cup pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata), halved
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide first 5 ingredients between 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush vegetables with 3 tablespoons oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle herbs over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, turning occasionally, about 45 minutes. Cool. Remove and discard peels from garlic. Coarsely chop garlic. Cut roasted vegetables into 3/4-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon oil to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Gently mix roasted garlic and vegetables, 1/4 cup oil, olives, lemon juice, capers and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.)

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize them and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. This will prevent the vegetables from roasting evenly.
  • Season the vegetables generously. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad. You don't want to overwhelm the other ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

This couscous salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy roasted vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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