Best 8 Couscous With Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Couscous, a North African dish made from steamed semolina, is a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of sauces and toppings. When combined with a flavorful vegetarian spaghetti sauce, couscous becomes a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious and nutritious couscous dish with a vegetarian spaghetti sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Fresh parsley provides the finishing touch for this satisfying supper, which can be assembled in a jiffy from on-hand ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous
1 (28-oz.) jar chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce
1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), drained, rinsed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, beans and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Serve sauce mixture over couscous; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, sprinkle with shredded fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 15 g

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

COUSCOUS WITH THICK TOMATO VEGETABLE SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound onions, chopped coarse
2 large cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound yellow or red and green peppers, chopped coarse
1/2 pound carrots, chopped fine
3/4 pound mushrooms, trimmed and chopped coarse
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups instant couscous

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in hot oil in a nonstick skillet until onions soften and begin to brown.
  • Add peppers, carrots and mushrooms and continue cooking over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree, oregano, basil and water and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes longer, until flavors are well blended.
  • Meanwhile, cook couscous, following directions on package. To serve, pour the sauce over the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

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

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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"I turned to soy crumbles when I was trying to reduce the fat and carbs from traditional marinara," explains Green Lake, Wisconsin's Thomas Licking. The result was this stick-to-your-ribs sauce that's so hearty, no one will miss the meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced chives
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, chives, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in vegetarian meat crumbles; cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g 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

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



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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

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas)
1 red capsicum, chopped
1/2-1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup wine (optional)
cracked pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in frying pan and toast lightly for 1 minute.
  • Add onion, chilli sauce, cumin and ginger and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add chickpeas, capsicum, spinach, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft.
  • Meanwhile prepare couscous.
  • Place couscous in a serving bowl, pour on boiling water, cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
  • Use a fork to rake the couscous to separate grains.
  • Top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right couscous: There are different types of couscous available, including Moroccan, Israeli, and Lebanese. For this recipe, Moroccan couscous is a good choice as it cooks quickly and has a light, fluffy texture.
  • Prepare the couscous properly: Couscous should be cooked according to the package instructions. Generally, it involves boiling water or broth, adding the couscous, and then covering and letting it sit for a few minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Use a flavorful vegetarian spaghetti sauce: The sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure to use a flavorful and well-seasoned sauce. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own using fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Add vegetables to the sauce: To make the dish even more nutritious and flavorful, add some chopped vegetables to the sauce. Good choices include bell peppers, onions, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This couscous with vegetarian spaghetti sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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