Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

Name: Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Israeli couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 zucchini; 1 red bell pepper; 1 red onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

A flavorful journey through the Mediterranean

A warm, vibrant dish combining tender Israeli couscous with char-grilled vegetables, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Couscous

1 ½ cups Israeli couscous

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Grilled Vegetables

1 zucchini

sliced into rounds

1 red bell pepper

cut into strips

1 red onion

sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Garnish

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Marinating the Vegetables

Combine vegetables

Combine zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion in a bowl.

Season

Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Toss and rest

Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes.

Preparing the Couscous

Boil broth

Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.

Add couscous

Add couscous and olive oil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer

Simmer for 10 minutes, until the couscous absorbs all the liquid.

Avoid overcooking the couscous to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Fluff couscous

Use a fork to fluff the couscous once it’s cooked to keep it light and airy.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Vegetables

Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the vegetables for 6-8 minutes until tender and charred.

Making the Dressing

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Combining Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix couscous with grilled vegetables and dressing.

Plating & Serving