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Warm Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Giant couscous has a satisfying texture and carries roast vegetable flavors well; chickpeas take it from a side dish to a complete protein-rich meal.

10 min prep · 25 min cook · 35 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 150g giant couscous (or regular)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, wedged
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, cumin
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley

What to do

  1. 1Roast vegetables with oil and cumin at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 min.
  2. 2Cook couscous per packet; drain.
  3. 3Toss warm couscous with chickpeas, roasted veg, lemon, oil, and parsley.
  4. 4Season and serve.

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