Aromatic Couscous

Grilled vegetables mixed with cooked couscous, citrus zest, juice, fresh herbs, olives, and toasted pine nuts for a vibrant dish.

Vegetarian Healthy Quick Couscous Salad

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

391.2

kcal / serving

782.4 kcal total

Carbs

57.9g

per serving

115.8 g total

Fat

14.1g

per serving

28.2 g total

Protein

12.3g

per serving

24.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

piece

Orange

juice and zest

piece

Lemon

juice and zest

GrainsCereals

200

Couscous

cooked according to packet instructions

NutsSeeds

handful

Mixed Herbs

parsley, mint, basil and coriander, chopped

tbsp

Pine Nuts

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tsp

Olive Oil

for drizzling

Vegetables

piece

Courgette

sliced lengthways

0.5

piece

Red Pepper

cut into strips

tbsp

Black Olives

stones removed

Method

Rub the courgette and red pepper strips with olive oil.

Griddle the vegetables in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes until charred.

Chop the grilled vegetables into small pieces.

Combine the cooked couscous, vegetables, citrus, herbs, olives, and pine nuts in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients well and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.