5-Day Couscous with Vegetables and Spices Recipe
A simple and versatile 5-day couscous recipe perfect for meal prepping and enjoying throughout the week. This dish combines fluffy couscous with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, offering a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal option that can be easily reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Couscous
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Prepare couscous: In a large bowl, combine the couscous, olive oil, salt, and spices. Pour boiling water or vegetable broth over the couscous and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid and becomes fluffy. Use a fork to gently fluff the couscous.
- Cook vegetables: While the couscous is soaking, steam or sauté the diced bell pepper, carrot, peas, and zucchini until tender but still slightly crisp. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes on the stovetop.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked vegetables and chopped parsley to the fluffed couscous and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Store and reheat: Divide the couscous mixture into airtight containers for meal prepping. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying before serving.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on preference or seasonal availability.
- For added protein, incorporate chickpeas or grilled chicken when serving.
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the couscous.
- This recipe is highly customizable with different spices and herbs.
Keywords: couscous, meal prep, vegetarian, quick recipe, Mediterranean, healthy, easy side dish
