Savory Vegetable Couscous

Name: Savory Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 40 g Olive oil; 5 g Garlic clove; 150 g Onion; 200 g Corn, frozen; 250 g Tomatoes; 240 g Couscous; 360 g Water; 15 g Parsley; 5 g Tabasco sauce; 1 g Cayenne; 5 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper

Savory Vegetable Couscous · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

This warm, comforting couscous is infused with sweet onions, juicy tomatoes, and tender corn, finished with fresh herbs and a gentle heat for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 260
Difficulty: easy

Mediterranean Main dishes Side dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Vegan

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

40 gOlive oil
5 gGarlic clove
150 gOnion
200 gCorn, frozen
250 gTomatoes
240 gCouscous
360 gWater
15 gParsley
5 gTabasco sauce
1 gCayenne
5 gSalt (optional)
1 gBlack pepper (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and sauté aromatics
Gather all ingredients and a wide skillet with a lid, then heat olive oil over medium-low heat and sauté minced garlic clove and chopped onion until soft and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. · 10 min
What to look for: onions translucent with light golden edges
Add vegetables and grains
Add frozen corn, chopped tomatoes, dry couscous, and water to the skillet, stirring gently to combine everything evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: mixture evenly combined and moist
Steam couscous
Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the water is fully absorbed and the couscous is tender. · 7 min
What to look for: couscous fluffy with no visible liquid
Finish with herbs
Remove the lid and stir in chopped parsley, Tabasco sauce, and cayenne until evenly distributed. · 2 min
What to look for: herbs bright green and fragrant
Season and serve
Taste the couscous, season with salt and black pepper as desired, then fluff and serve warm. · 1 min
What to look for: light, fluffy texture

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	260
Protein	7 g
Carbohydrates	43 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	7 g
of which saturated	1 g
Fibre	6 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: gluten

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

sunflower oil: Neutral flavor and good for sauteing

Garlic clove

garlic paste: Add later to prevent burning

Onion

shallot: Sweeter and milder than onion

Corn

peas: Adds sweetness and protein

Tomatoes

canned diced tomatoes: Drain slightly to control moisture

Couscous

bulgur wheat: Requires slightly longer cooking