Best 7 Couscous With Roasted Vegetables And Tahini Sauce Recipes

In the mood for a vibrant, flavorful, and satisfying meal? Let's take you on a gustatory journey with a delectable recipe: couscous with roasted vegetables and tahini sauce. This delightful dish seamlessly blends the earthy goodness of roasted vegetables with the wholesome heartiness of couscous, all brought together by a creamy and tangy tahini sauce. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your palate with each bite!

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COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND TAHINI SAUCE

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This is a fabulous vegetarian salad served at room temperature. I am constantly asked to either make it or to supply the recipe. I have posted a Recipe #123680 that goes with the salad separately.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories Grains

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

500 g sweet potatoes or 500 g kumara
2 red Spanish onions, peeled cut into wedges
1 red capsicum, cut into pieces
1 green capsicum, cut into pieces
2 zucchini, chopped
olive oil
400 g drained chickpeas
2 cups couscous, cooked
Paul Newman's Vinegar and Oil Dressing

Steps:

Place vegetables in roasting dish.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Roast 200°C for about 45 minutes.
Cool.
Combine chickpeas and couscous, stir in dressing to taste. Place on large serving platter.
Add remaining dressing to cooled vegetables, mix and spoon over couscous.
Serve at room temperature with tahini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 13.5

CHEAT SHEET ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.

COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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North African in Origin. This dish can be served at room temperature or warm. I got this recipe from my gourmet club, it was part of the Mediterranean menu. It was a hit that we love.

Provided by Shari Jones

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 3 X1/2-inch sticks
1 large red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 (5 5/8 ounce) box instant couscous with pine nuts (Near East brand)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Vegetables-. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large, shallow roasting pan. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended. Drizzle the mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat. Roast uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, (about 20 minutes), stirring once halfway through the roasting time.
Couscous-. In a saucepan, heat butter, add couscous and stir to coat. Cook until it is starting to brown. Add seasoning package. Add boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove form the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place in a serving bowl, fluff with a fork and arrange vegetables on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7.3

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS

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Light fluffy couscous with a touch of olive oil with roasted veggies. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A great vegetarian dish. A delight, summer or winter.

Provided by 747

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat your grill to a high heat, outdoor or indoor.
Brush vegetables lightly with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Cook, flipping over occasionally, until just tender.
While the vegetables are grilling, bring water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and couscous to boil in a large pot. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. Let couscous cool to room temperature.
Place couscous on a plate and top with veggies. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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

Ingredients

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

MOROCCAN ROASTED VEG WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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Oven bake courgettes, peppers and aubergines, add a kick of harissa and serve with couscous salad and cool yoghurt sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 courgettes , cut into chunks
3 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
1 large aubergine , cut into chunks
8 spring onions , cut into 2cm lengths
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp harissa
2 tbsp tahini paste
juice 1 lemon
4 tbsp Greek yogurt
small bunch mint , roughly chopped
couscous and pitta bread , to serve

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the vegetables out on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and harissa, season and toss well. Roast for 30 mins or until cooked and beginning to caramelise.
Mix together the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt and 1-2 tbsp water to make a dressing. Stir in half the mint.
Sprinkle the veg with the remaining mint and serve with the dressing, couscous and warm pitta bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

For the best flavor, use a variety of vegetables. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers.
Roast the vegetables until they are slightly charred and tender. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
Use a good quality tahini sauce. You can make your own or buy it from the store.
Serve the couscous with the roasted vegetables and tahini sauce immediately. You can also top it with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

This couscous recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. The roasted vegetables add a smoky flavor to the dish, and the tahini sauce is creamy and tangy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. Try it today and see for yourself how delicious it is!