Corsican Roasted Vegetables with Herbed Couscous (Légumes Rôtis Corse avec Couscous aux Herbes)

Légumes Rôtis Corse avec Couscous aux Herbes, or Corsican Roasted Vegetables with Herbed Couscous, is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Corsican cuisine with its fresh and flavorful ingredients.

Corsican Roasted Vegetables with Herbed Couscous (Légumes Rôtis Corse avec Couscous aux Herbes)

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, cubed
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant, zucchinis, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the couscous. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley, mint, and lemon juice into the cooked couscous.
  6. Once the vegetables are done, serve them over the herbed couscous.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Baking sheet Large bowl Saucepan

Tools

Oven Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve the Légumes Rôtis Corse avec Couscous aux Herbes with a side of fresh green salad and a glass of crisp white wine.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese over the roasted vegetables before serving.

Cost

$15