Loaded Veggie Couscous

5 from 2 votes

Loaded veggie couscous is a vibrant, flavorful dish packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, perfect as a wholesome meal or side.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side dishes

Cuisine: African

Keyword: african food, african recipes, african side dish, couscous, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini side

Servings: people

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Cost: $5

Equipment

365 by Whole Foods Market, Couscous Pearled Garlic And Olive Oil Organic, 5.8 Ounce
SENSARTE Nonstick Deep Frying Pan Skillet, 12-inch Saute Pan with Lid, Stay-cool Handle, Chef Pan Healthy Stone Cookware Cooking Pan, Induction Compatible, PFOA Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ cups mushrooms chopped
1 cup zucchini chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 onion minced
⅛ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cup couscous
Basil chopped (garnish)

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion, sauté about 5 minutes until the mushrooms start browning.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook another few minutes until they start to soften.
Add the spices and sea salt, sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil then add the couscous.
Cover and let simmer on low for 6-10 minutes or until the couscous can be flaked with a fork.
Top with basil or your favorite fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Nutrition

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.