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Roasted Vegetable Couscous served and ready to eat
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Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Fluffy couscous tossed with sweet roasted vegetables, lemon and fresh herbs — a no-fuss vegetarian lunch.

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10 minPrep
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25 minCook
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 1 red onion, wedged
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups couscous
  • 1.5 cups hot stock
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Big handful chopped parsley and mint
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss the vegetables with the oil, salt and pepper, and roast at 220C for 20-25 minutes until charred at the edges.
  2. Pour the hot stock over the couscous, cover, and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  3. Stir the roasted vegetables, lemon zest and juice into the couscous.
  4. Fold through the herbs and taste for seasoning.
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Tara’s tips

  • Roast at a high temperature to caramelise rather than steam.
  • Add the lemon while the couscous is warm so it absorbs the flavour.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely warm or cold; great in a packed lunch.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add protein?

Yes — crumbled feta, chickpeas or grilled chicken all work beautifully.

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