Lemon Couscous Recipe With Grilled Vegetables

Lemon Couscous Recipe With Grilled Vegetables

This light and bright summer side is bursting with colors and flavors! Whether you are hosting a casual backyard bash or a sophisticated soiree, this Lemon Couscous recipe is sure to be the perfect side.

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups prepared couscous
1/2 medium red onion cut into 2 pieces with root end intact
1 cup cherry tomatoes double skewered
1 yellow bell pepper cut in half seeds and stem removed
1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
7 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil divided

Instructions

Brush vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place on preheated grill set to medium heat (350-400°). Grill tomatoes about 4-5 minutes and remove. Continue to grill remaining vegetables about 3-5 minutes more until "al dente." Remove from grill and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon, remaining salt, cumin, coriander and olive oil.
Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and add to couscous. Drizzle with dressing and lightly mix. Garnish with minced herb, if desired. Serve.

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