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Flavorful Moroccan Couscous Recipe with Roasted Vegetables and Easy Harissa Drizzle

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A quick and easy Moroccan-inspired couscous dish featuring roasted vegetables and a spicy-sweet harissa drizzle, perfect for weeknight dinners and adaptable to your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (255g) couscous (medium grain preferred)
  • 1 ¾ cups (415ml) vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp (30g) harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped), toasted slivered almonds, crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, sliced carrots, onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender.
  5. While the vegetables roast, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  6. Stir in olive oil, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and stir in couscous. Cover tightly and let steam for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. Adjust sweetness or lemon to taste.
  10. To assemble, plate a generous scoop of couscous, top with roasted vegetables, and drizzle with harissa sauce.
  11. Add optional garnishes such as fresh cilantro, toasted almonds, or crumbled feta cheese.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure vegetables roast properly. Use a fork to fluff couscous for light, separate grains. Adjust harissa heat by varying paste and sweetener amounts. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added harissa drizzle fresh each time.

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Keywords: Moroccan couscous, roasted vegetables, harissa drizzle, quick dinner, vegetarian, vegan, easy recipe, weeknight meal

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