Easy Pearl Couscous with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Pearl Couscous with Roasted Vegetables is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta salads. Go against the grain by serving this summer salad at your next get together.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Pearl Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 25minutes
Servings 6
Author Ali Randall
Ingredients
1boxPearl Couscous, about 1 cup dry couscous
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/2bunchasparagus
1/2sweet onion, chopped
1sweet bell pepper, sliced
1small zucchini, sliced
1small yellow squash, sliced
2carrots, sliced
1tablespoonHerbs de Provence
1/2cupgrape tomatoes, halved
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoonolive oil
Instructions
Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Meanwhile add all the sliced vegetables except the tomatoes to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of herbs and toss to coat well.
Spread the vegetables on a foil lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until the vegetables have caramelized.
Add the roasted vegetables and the prepared couscous to a serving bowl and add the sliced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice and mix well. Garnish with fresh basil.