🥗 Roasted Veggie Feta Couscous
📝 Description
This Roasted Veggie Feta Couscous is a vibrant, Mediterranean-style dish packed with caramelized vegetables, fluffy couscous, and creamy, salty feta cheese. It’s light yet satisfying—perfect as a healthy lunch, side dish, or even a main meal. The roasted veggies bring deep flavor, while feta adds a rich, tangy finish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth or hot water
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and onion on a baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
- Meanwhile, place couscous in a bowl and pour hot broth over it. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Add roasted veggies to the couscous and mix gently.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I make this vegan?
Yes, just skip feta or use a plant-based alternative.
Q2: What protein can I add?
Grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu work great.
Q3: Can I use another grain?
Yes, quinoa or bulgur are good substitutes.
Q4: How long does it last?
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Q5: Can I serve it cold?
Absolutely! It tastes great as a cold salad too.