Roasted Vegetable and Couscous Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Vegetable and Couscous Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper

cut into 1-inch squares

1 ½ cups red onion

peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices

6 tablespoons soybean oil

divided (often labeled \vegetable oil\)

½ tablespoon ground black pepper

divided

½ teaspoon salt

divided

1 ½ cups dry giant Israeli couscous

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Toss broccoli peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons soybean oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place on foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

Step 4

Meanwhile cook couscous according to package directions.

Step 5

Place cooked couscous and roasted vegetables in large bowl. Pour vinegar and remaining soybean oil over salad and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss lightly until combined.

Step 6

You may substitute 3 cups cooked regular couscous brown rice or quinoa.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Vegetable and Couscous Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 304.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 38.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 14.2g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 909.9IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 69.6mg 116%

Folate: 53.6mcg 13%

Calcium: 45.6mg 5%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 33.8mg 12%

Potassium: 321.2mg 9%

Sodium: 216.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 127.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.