Vegetable Couscous (One Pan)

To make this simple vegetarian baked couscous, roast Mediterranean style veggies, then add dry couscous and broth, cover and bake. Serve as an easy vegetable side, or turn it into a satisfying meal by adding halloumi, salmon, or another protein — perfect for dinner, a BBQ side, or a make-ahead lunch!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 peppers ((green, red, yellow, or a mixture, chopped into medium sized pieces))
• 1 zucchini (sliced into thick slices and halved or quartered)
• 1 large onion ((red or white), chopped into medium sized pieces)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes ((or other small tomatoes, or even bigger tomatoes, chopped))
• 3/4 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
• 3/4 cup couscous ((or 5 ounces - dried))
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken )
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar ((I like apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Greek yogurt or tzatziki, lemon wedges and toasted pita bread (if you like) (to serve)
• grilled/pan-fried halloumi, salmon, chicken or other protein ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 355F/180C (convection/fan oven) or 375 F/190 C (regular oven).: Preheat the oven to 355F/180C (convection/fan oven) or 375 F/190 C (regular oven).
2. 2Put veggies (except tomatoes and olives) in a large pan, toss with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.: Put the chopped peppers, zucchini, and onion in a large roasting or baking dish. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. 3Add tomatoes and olives and roast for another 10 minutes.: Add the tomatoes and olives and roast for another 10 minutes.
4. 4Add couscous, oregano and broth, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes more.: Take the pan out of the oven. Scatter the couscous and oregano over the vegetables, then pour over the broth (stock). Cover tightly with aluminium foil and bake for 10 minutes more.
5. 5Prepare protein.: Meanwhile, you can prepare any protein you want to serve along with the dish, such as halloumi, salmon or meat.
6. 6Fluff up dish with a fork, then mix the dressing through.: Remove the couscous and vegetables from the oven and fluff up with a fork. Mix together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice and stir through the dish.
7. 7Serve topped with protein and yogurt.: Serve topped with your chosen protein (if you like), big spoonfuls of Greek yogurt or tzatziki, and toasted pita bread (if you like).