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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Vegetable

Lime Couscous with Veggies

Published: Jul 15, 2013 · Modified: Feb 4, 2020 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Lime Couscous with Veggies from KatiesCucina.com #recipe #couscous

Woo–last week was quite the week. We got back from vacation and then I had major server issues for both my blogs on Friday. You might notice that I’m missing a few of my blog post from last week. I will slowly get them added back to the blog over the next week. Great lesson learned–pay the extra money for a backup system. You can only imagine what I’ll be doing this week (besides re-writing multiple blog post)!

Last Monday, (the day after being home from our 8-day cruise) I finally made dinner after 8 glorious days of being cooking free. Believe it or not–food bloggers like to take a break from cooking too! We get burnt out just like everyone else or at least I can speak for myself and say that I definitely get in ruts in the kitchen. It’s always nice to come back from vacation because I always feel ten-times more inspired to create delicious recipes. While lounging on the lido deck during one of our days at sea I flipped through my most recent issue of Better Homes and Garden. This recipe for Lime Couscous with Veggies jumped out at me. Not only do I love veggies–I adore couscous. My husband, though… not so much.
Lime Couscous with Veggies from KatiesCucina.com #recipe #couscous

This was the first meal I made, upon arriving home from the cruise. In my mind, it was the perfect meal and one that I was looking forward too after gorging my face eating my share of food around the cruise ship. Light and fluffy couscous with pine nuts and fresh vegetables. The lime vinaigrette dressing that goes on top is brilliant! This dish would be just as tasty both hot or cold! The side dish or even main dish screams summers. I served this with grilled boneless skinless chicken breast the night I made this.

Lime Couscous with Veggies from KatiesCucina.com #recipe #couscous

*If you are looking for a 100% vegetarian option make sure you check out the couscous you are using. Most pre-package couscous mixes use a chicken base for flavoring.

Lime Couscous with Veggies from KatiesCucina.com #recipe #couscous

Lime Couscous with Veggies

This recipe for Lime Couscous with Veggies jumped out at me. Not only do I love veggies–I adore couscous. My husband, though… not so much.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. package of couscous
  • 4 carrots sliced into 1-inch peices
  • 1 zucchini quareterd lentgwise and sliced into half-inch peices
  • 1 summer squash   quareterd lentgwise and sliced into half-inch peices
  • ½ lb asparagus cut into 2-inch peices
  • 5 green onions diced
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil + 1 tbsp 
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • parmesean cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions (I like to use my rice cooker, but that's up to you). 
  • While couscous is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook and stir carrots in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow summer squash, asparagus, and green onion. Cook and stir 6 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  • Once couscous is done, transfer couscous to large bowl and fluff with a fork. Top with cooked vegetables.
  • Using a screw-top jar, combine lime juice, oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to combine. Top with grated parmesean cheese.

Notes

*If you are looking for a 100% vegetarian option make sure you check out the couscous you are using. Most pre-package couscous mixes use a chicken base for flavoring.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10980IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Jessica

    March 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I can’t view the actual recipe for the couscous 🙁 there is a recipe for blueberry granola there instead, which still looks delicious, but I am really craving couscous, and want to give your recipe a try.  

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    • Katie

      March 31, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks for finding that error Jessica! Just updated the recipe! So sorry about that. I love this couscous recipe!!

  2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies

    July 16, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    I love couscous, but I don’t cook with it nearly enough. This needs to change! Love this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 17, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks Kiersten!

  3. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

    July 16, 2013 at 9:37 am

    So summery, light, and perfect for this freaking heat wave. Well done!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 17, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Yes! Living in Florida I try to make as many non-oven related meals as possible!

  4. carrian

    July 16, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I am looooving that vinaigrette! Oh my gosh, I think I spelled it right all by myself too! Haha, that never happens!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 17, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Ha ha Carrian I’m the same way! Great job!

  5. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious

    July 15, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Hello fellow couscouser! Are we living the same lives? I go on a cruise this Saturday! Great looking recipe and I know it’s gonna taste awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 16, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Gerry that’s too ironic! We cruise ALL THE TIME! Already planning our next one for next month! eep! Have a blast on your cruise!

  6. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife

    July 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Vacation does that to me too, it makes me want to get back into the kitchen! I can’t wait to try that lime vinaigrette dressing!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 17, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      I can’t wait to try the vinaigrette on a traditional salad!

  7. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    July 15, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I want a big ol’ bowl of this!! Love me some couscous!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 17, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Lauren!

  8. addie | culicurious

    July 15, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Katie, are you grabbing the text from an RSS Reader? I don’t know if you literally mean “rewrite” or just recompose. I subscribe via RSS so I do have all the text. I’m sure you’ve got this all figured out tho. Just wanted to make sure you know your text still exists!!

    Great recipe too! I love meatless dishes with lots of flavor!

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  9. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

    July 15, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Lime sounds like it would be amazing in this dish!!

    Reply
  10. Shaina

    July 15, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Katie this sounds delicious! Cous Cous is one of my absolute favorites and you paired it with the perfect summer veggies…great recipe!

    Reply
  11. steph@stephsbitebybite

    July 15, 2013 at 8:49 am

    The lime kick sounds like the perfect touch!

    Reply
  12. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

    July 15, 2013 at 8:06 am

    This sounds right up my alley!!

    Reply
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