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.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings 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.

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