🥗 Harissa Cous Cous Bowl with Roasted Veg & Lemon Dressing
🥗 Harissa Cous Cous Bowl with Roasted Veg & Lemon Dressing
This vibrant Harissa Cous Cous Bowl is fresh, colourful and packed with flavour. Warm roasted vegetables pair beautifully with fluffy couscous, while a zesty lemon dressing balances the gentle heat of Harissa perfectly.
Simple to make and endlessly versatile — ideal for light lunches, picnics or easy midweek meals. Light enough for sunny days, yet satisfying and full of bold character.
🥣 Ingredients
- 150g couscous
- 250ml hot vegetable stock
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 courgette, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp Harissa
- 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Handful of fresh parsley or coriander
🍋 Lemon Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
⏱ Timings
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
🍳 Method
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan) / 220°C (conventional).
- Place the prepared vegetables in a large roasting tray.
- Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the Harissa and toss until evenly coated.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot stock, cover and leave for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Tip the chickpeas, roasted vegetables and fresh herbs into the couscous.
- Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss everything gently to combine.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Delicious served warm or chilled
- Top with grilled halloumi, crumbled feta or chicken for extra substance
- Perfect packed into lunch boxes for easy weekday meals
- Squeeze over extra lemon for an extra bright finish
✨ Tips & Variations
- More heat: Add an extra teaspoon of Harissa
- Extra crunch: Scatter with toasted almonds or pine nuts
- Gluten‑free: Swap couscous for quinoa or brown rice
- A touch of sweetness: Stir through raisins or chopped dried apricots
💛 Why You’ll Love This Dish
Fresh, satisfying and totally customisable — the warm spice of Harissa brings roasted veg to life, while the sharp lemon dressing lifts every mouthful. It’s a bowl that tastes as good as it looks.
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