Roasted Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Roasted Vegetable Couscous Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) yam, peeled and diced (1/2-inch)
  • 1 (8 ounce) red onion, peeled and diced (1/2-inch)
  • 8 ounces zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 ounces couscous
  • 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup Lindsay® Kalamata Pitted Olives, halved
  • 3/4 cup cooked garbanzo beans
  • 1/3 cup toasted cashews, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss yams, onions and zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until lightly browned and tender.
  3. While vegetables are cooking, heat broth to a boil in a medium sized saucepan. Stir in cous cous and scallions, cover and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork. Mix in Lindsay Kalamata olives, garbonzo beans, cashews, parsley, orange juice and cinnamon. Season with a dash of cayenne pepper to taste.
  4. Top couscous with roasted vegetables and toss together just before serving.