Roasted Seven Vegetable Couscous Recipe

This fresh take on a classic Moroccan vegetable dish is roasted instead of stewed for loads of rich and yummy flavor. Serve over a bed of light and fluffy RiceSelect® Couscous for a filling meat-free meal.

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Serves
6
Total Time
100
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
80

Ingredients

  • null ⅓ cup olive oil
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null ½ tsp pepper
  • null 4 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • null 1 tsp ground cumin
  • null 1 tsp ground coriander
  • null ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • null ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • null ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • null ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • null 2 ½ cups rutabaga, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 2 ½ cups butternut squash, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • null 2 small zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 1 eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 1 large red pepper, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 1 onion, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • null 6 cloves garlic, halved
  • null 3 Tbsp tahini paste
  • null 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • null 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • null ¼ cup water
  • null 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • null 1 clove garlic, minced
  • null 1 tsp Za'atar seasoning
  • null ¾ tsp salt
  • null ¾ tsp pepper
  • null 1 ½ cups RiceSelect® Couscous
  • null 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • null 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • null ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • null ¾ tsp salt
  • null ¾ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Roasted Seven Vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne.
  2. Tahini Za'atar Dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, cider vinegar and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Stir in olive oil, garlic, za'atar, salt and pepper.
  3. Couscous: Prepare couscous according to package directions. Heat olive oil in skillet set over medium heat; cook chickpeas for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Toss together couscous, chickpeas, parsley, salt and pepper.