Description
Roasted Vegetable Lemon Tahini Couscous is a bright, hearty dish with vibrant roasted vegetables and a creamy lemon tahini dressing. It’s perfect as a main or side, offering fresh and satisfying flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For Vegetables:
2 medium zucchini, diced 1/2-inch
2 medium yellow squash, diced 1/2-inch
2 bell peppers, diced 1/2-inch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Dressing:
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Couscous:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup pearl couscous
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the zucchini, yellow squash, and peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until browned at the edges.
- For the dressing, whisk together lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, tahini, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- For the couscous, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toast couscous, stirring constantly, until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until couscous is tender. Drain any remaining water and transfer couscous to a large bowl.
- Stir the lemon tahini dressing into the couscous. Add roasted vegetables, scallions, and parsley to the couscous, stirring gently to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add Protein: Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or roasted tofu for a more filling dish.
- Swap the Vegetables: Use other vegetables like eggplant, carrots, or sweet potatoes.
- Different Grains: Try quinoa or farro instead of couscous for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
