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Roasted Carrot Couscous Salad ~ Roasted carrots with pearl couscous and zesty gremolata made with fresh mint, parsley, lemon, and garlic.

Roasted Carrot Couscous Salad

Roasted carrots with pearl couscous and zesty gremolata made with fresh mint, parsley, lemon, and garlic.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, dairy free, main dishes, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest chopped
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups carrots diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the parsley, mint, garlic, and lemon zest. Set aside.
  • Cook the couscous according to package directions for al dente consistency. Drain in a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, toss the carrots with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a roasting pan. Roast for 10 minutes, or until the carrots can be pierced with a fork but still retain a little crunch. (The best way to test that the carrots have reached your desired level of crisp-doneness is simply to eat one.)
  • Transfer the cooked carrots to the bowl with the couscous and stir to combine. Sprinkle in the parsley/mint mixture and gently toss to distribute throughout. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7312IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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