Roasted Veggie & Feta Couscous (Print Version)

Mediterranean bake with roasted vegetables, fluffy couscous, and golden feta. Ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, chopped
05 - 1 small eggplant, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Couscous

10 - 1 cup couscous
11 - 1 cup boiling vegetable broth
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Cheese & Extras

15 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided
16 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts, optional
17 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - On a large baking tray, combine diced zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and eggplant with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly across the tray and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are golden and tender.
03 - While vegetables roast, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling vegetable broth over couscous, add olive oil, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lemon zest and fresh parsley.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
05 - In a large bowl, gently fold together roasted vegetables, prepared couscous, and half of the crumbled feta cheese until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour the couscous mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Top with remaining crumbled feta, pine nuts, and chili flakes if using.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until feta cheese is golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and serve warm, garnishing with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Nutrient-Rich: Packed with a colorful variety of zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant.
  • Effortless Preparation: Simple roasting and quick-soaking couscous make this a stress-free meal.
  • Versatile: Works beautifully as a hearty vegetarian main or a sophisticated side dish for gatherings.
02 -
  • Uniformity: Dicing vegetables to the same size ensures they all cook at the same rate on the baking tray.
  • Crispy Topping: If you prefer a crispier top, you can briefly place the dish under the broiler for the last 2 minutes of baking.
  • Vegetable Broth: Using a high-quality, flavorful vegetable broth is key to seasoning the couscous from the inside out.
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