Couscous with Roasted Vegetables

Couscous with Roasted Vegetables

Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 10 Min. Chill Time
Ingredients
1 10-oz. box couscous
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-in.
wide strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-in. wide strips
1 small yellow squash cut into 1/4-in. thick diagonal slices
1 small zucchini squash, fresh, cut into 1/4-in. thick diagonal slices
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. minced garlic
3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
5 oz. feta cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Prepare couscous according to package directions.

3. In a large bowl, combine peppers and squash. Mix together salt, pepper, garlic, seasoning, oil and balsamic vinegar; toss with vegetables. Spread vegetables evenly in sheet pan and roast for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Reserve left over marinade.

4. Cool vegetables, toss with remaining marinade, couscous and cheese.

Nutrition:

Calories: 306; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Total Carbs: 43g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 655mg;