Best 10 Couscous With Vegetables And Salsa Recipes

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In today's busy world, it can be challenging to find the time and energy to cook healthy and delicious meals. That's why we've compiled a list of the best recipes for couscous with vegetables and salsa. This flavorful and versatile dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch. With a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 zucchini, diced
1/4 yellow squash, diced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 /3 palm full
2 1/4 cups couscous
1 vine ripe plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons each chopped cilantro and flat-leaf parsley
Mediterranean flat bread, for passing

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauce pot over medium high heat. Add oil, bay leaf, onion, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes. Add pumpkin and broth to the pan and stir to combine. Add cumin and coriander. Bring broth to a boil. Add couscous to the broth, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid from the pot and fluff couscous with a fork. Remove bay from the pan, add finely chopped tomato, cilantro and parsley, toss again with fork to combine and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with warm Mediterranean flat breads.

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES



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You won't need much time to whip up this colorful, hearty, low-fat side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped green onion (4 medium)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook onions and garlic in butter in 2-quart saucepan, stirring frequently, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in water and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

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

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

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND SALSA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound winter squash
1 pound potatoes
1 1/2 pounds whole broccoli or 12 ounces broccoli florets (4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 jalapeno
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup no-salt-added tomato puree
2 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup instant whole wheat couscous
2 slices crusty country bread

Steps:

  • Wash squash; cut in eighths.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Steam squash and potatoes in steamer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove tough stems from whole broccoli; cut whole broccoli or florets into bite-size pieces and add to squash and potatoes, and cook until tender.
  • Mince garlic; mince jalapeno.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet, and quickly saute garlic and jalapeno with cumin, coriander, fennel, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Stir in tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, sugar, soy sauce and pepper, and simmer while the rest of the meal is prepared.
  • Bring water to boil and cook couscous according to package directions.
  • When vegetables are tender, drain; remove skin from squash and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • When couscous is cooked, arrange in shallow serving bowl; top with vegetables and spoon the tomato salsa over the top. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 584, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 122 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 659 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES



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This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
8 ounces canned chick-peas, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
  • After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
  • Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
  • Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add seasonings and stir.
  • To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces couscous (not instant)
1 large red or green pepper
1 large eggplant sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 large zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt
Turmeric
Cumin
Black pepper
2 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Soak the couscous in cold water for 10 minutes to loosen the grains. Then steam over a saucepan of boiling water or stock for a further 5 minutes. This prevents the couscous from getting sticky and lumpy.
  • Meanwhile burn the outside of the pepper over a naked gas flame. When the skin is black place pepper into plastic bag and seal. Rub from the outside to remove all the pepper skin.
  • Roast the aubergine and zucchini in a preheated 220 degrees F oven.
  • When all vegetables are ready finely chop them up and mix into the couscous. Add salt, tumeric, cumin, and black pepper, to taste. Steam for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES



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"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous for an appealing dinner accompaniment.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 medium eggplant, sliced widthwise 1/2 inch thick
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 small onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
Cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Spritz vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Arrange vegetables over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Let stand until cool enough to handle., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Cut grilled vegetables into 1/2-in. pieces. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add the vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme and remaining salt and pepper; toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Categories     Potato     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Celery     Turnip     Zucchini     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 8 To 10 Side-Dish Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 large turnip, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
3 celery stalks, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups couscous (about 24 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Mix in paprika and cumin; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add turnip and carrot. Cover and cook 2 minutes. add zucchini, celery and potatoes. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook uncovered until tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes. Drain vegetable, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Return cooking liquid to same pot and boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth and oil to boil in heavy large skillet. Mix in couscous; cover skillet. Remove from heat and let stand until couscous softens and absorbs broth, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mound couscous on large platter. Top with vegetables. Drizzle sauce over.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the couscous. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Add the vegetables and salsa to the couscous while it is still hot. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Season the dish to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or cumin, depending on your preferences.
  • Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

This couscous with vegetables and salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be served warm or at room temperature. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.

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