Roasted Veg & Couscous Salad

Lunch

Roasted Veg & Couscous Salad

360kcal
11gprotein
10 minprep
25 mincook
2servings
Easy

Fluffy couscous tossed with oven-roasted Mediterranean vegetables, fresh herbs, and a lemon dressing. A vibrant, filling vegan lunch.

VeganMeal PrepHigh Fibre

Ingredients

  • 200g couscous
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Small bunch of fresh mint and parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, pour boiling water over couscous (equal volume). Cover and leave 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    Mix couscous with roasted veg, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Season and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: Couscous cooks in 5 minutes — one of the fastest wholegrains for quick meal prep.

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