Veggie Couscous Bowl

Veggie Couscous Bowl

#Veggie #Calorie Smart #Quick

🥘 Ingredients

  • bell pepper
    1 unit
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • feta cheese
    ½ cup
  • french couscous
    ¾ cup
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • scallions
    2 unit
  • shallot
    1 unit
  • sour cream
    2 tbsp
  • tunisian spice blend
    1 tsp
  • veggie stock concentrate
    1 unit
  • whole wheat pitas
    2 unit
  • yogurt
    ¼ cup
  • zucchini (lengthwise)
    1 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • baking sheet
  • small pot
  • small bowl
  • fork
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and quarter zucchini ; cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces. Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and slice shallot into ½-inch-thick wedges. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lemon .
    zucchini: 1 unit (lengthwise), bell pepper: 1 unit, shallot: 1 unit, scallions: 2 unit, lemon: 1 unit
  2. 2
    Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and shallot on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , tunisian spice blend , a pinch of salt , and a pinch of black pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 18 minutes .
    olive oil: 3 tbsp, tunisian spice blend: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, slice each whole wheat pitas into 6 triangles; rub all over with a large drizzle of olive oil until evenly coated. Spread out on a second baking sheet . Sprinkle on both sides with salt and half the garlic powder . Bake on middle rack until crisp and browned at edges ⏱️ 10 minutes .
    whole wheat pitas: 2 unit, garlic powder: ½ tsp
  4. 4
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook until slightly softened ⏱️ 1 minute . Add ¾ cup water, veggie stock concentrate , and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in french couscous . Immediately cover and remove pot from heat; let sit until ready to serve.
    veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit, french couscous: ¾ cup
  5. 5
    In a small bowl , combine yogurt , sour cream , crumbled feta cheese , a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
    yogurt: ¼ cup, sour cream: 2 tbsp, feta cheese: ½ cup
  6. 6
    Fluff couscous with a fork ; stir in lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates; top with roasted veggies and sauce. Sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve with pita chips and any remaining lemon wedges on the side.