Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous with Lemon and Olive Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A vibrant medley of roasted Mediterranean vegetables tossed with fluffy couscous, bright lemon juice, and rich olive oil for a flavorful, light meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs couscous, vegetable broth, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes red bell pepper
• 1 small, diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
• 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 medium diced zucchini, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, and 1 small diced eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
3. Step 3: Transfer roasted vegetables to a large bowl, add the fluffed couscous, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.