Savory Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large zucchini cut into cubes
• 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
• 1 medium red onion sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
3. 3 Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. 4 While the vegetables are roasting, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
5. 5 Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
6. 6 Stir the raisins into the couscous, then add the roasted vegetables, chopped parsley, and toasted almonds. Mix gently to combine.
7. 7 Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.