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Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

Name: Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Israeli couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 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; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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

4.7(611 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Couscous

For the Grilled Vegetables

For the Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 297 kcal
Protein: 5.25 g
Carbs: 27.25 g
Fat: 19.75 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1189 kcal
Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 109 g
Fat: 79 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ½ cups Israeli couscous	320	10	70	1	3
2 cups vegetable broth	30	1	6	0	1
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 zucchini sliced into rounds	30	2	6	0	2
1 red bell pepper cut into strips	50	2	12	0	4
1 red onion sliced	40	1	10	0	2
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil	360	0	0	42	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard	5	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon garlic powder	5	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese	100	5	2	8	0
2 tablespoons chopped parsley	5	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Vegetables

1
Combine vegetables
Combine zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion in a bowl.
2
Season
Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Toss and rest
Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes.

Preparing the Couscous

1
Boil broth
Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Add couscous
Add couscous and olive oil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
3
Simmer
Simmer for 10 minutes, until the couscous absorbs all the liquid.
Tip: Avoid overcooking the couscous to prevent it from becoming mushy.
4
Fluff couscous
Use a fork to fluff the couscous once it’s cooked to keep it light and airy.

How to Make Mediterranean Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Vegetables
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the vegetables for 6-8 minutes until tender and charred.
2
Making the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Combining Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix couscous with grilled vegetables and dressing.