Description
This Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable & Couscous Bowl is a colorful, wholesome, and flavor-packed dish featuring oven-roasted veggies, lemony couscous, and vibrant toppings like feta, olives, and herbs. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for meal prep or light lunches. Each bite is sunshine in a bowl!
Ingredients
- For the Roasted Vegetables:
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1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
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1 red onion, cut into wedges
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1 small eggplant, cubed
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
- For the Couscous:
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1 cup couscous
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1 cup vegetable broth or water
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Salt, to taste
- Optional Toppings:
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley or mint
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Kalamata olives
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Hummus or tzatziki on the side
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Toss the chopped zucchini, peppers, onion, and eggplant with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a large baking sheet.
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Roast the veggies for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
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While the veggies roast, bring broth or water to a boil. Add couscous, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Assemble your bowl by spooning couscous into serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables, feta, herbs, and olives. Add hummus or tzatziki if desired.
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Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy every bite!
Notes
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Make it vegan by skipping the feta or using a plant-based alternative.
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Couscous can be swapped for quinoa or bulgur if preferred.
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Double the recipe to meal prep lunches for the week—it stores like a dream!
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For extra protein, toss in roasted chickpeas or grilled halloumi.
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Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg (approx., varies by broth/feta)
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg (if using feta)
Keywords: Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable & Couscous Bowl, vegetarian couscous bowl, healthy Mediterranean recipe, veggie grain bowl, meal prep couscous