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Toasted Couscous or Orzo Salad With Grilled Summer Vegetables Recipe

Toasted Couscous or Orzo Salad With Grilled Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 zucchini , quartered lengthwise
2 summer squash , quartered lengthwise
4 plum tomatoes (roma )
12 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and quartered
1 medium red onion, quartered and layers separated (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely shredded ( chiffonade)
2 tbsp thyme leaves, fresh
1/4 cup fresh parsley, fresh, chopped
2 (14 oz) cans vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups israeli couscous
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tsp garlic, finely minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, garlic and mustard with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the olive oil slowly while whisking to emulsify the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
To marinate the vegetables, combine the vegetables in a shallow dish and pour half the vinaigrette over the veggies and toss. Let them marinate 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Next, either grill or roast the vegetables. If you want to grill on a charcoal or gas grill, place the veggies on the grill or preferably on a grill screen and cook until cooked through and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. They should be tender but not soft. Remove the vegetables as they are cooked - they will cook at different rates. To roast the vegetables, spread all the vegetables except the tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F oven for 40 minutes. Add the tomatoes in the last 15 minutes of roasting time.
Let the vegetables cool.
Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces. Cut zucchini and squash into 1/2 inch pieces. Quarter the tomatoes (if the skin peels off, discard it) and cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Cut peppers and onions into 1-inch pieces.
While the veggies are cooling, put the broth in saucepan and bring just to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to keep broth warm.
In a saute pan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and stir often until toasted to golden brown.
Add enough stock to cover the couscous by one inch.
Bring to a boil. Cook about 10 minutes until al dente.
Drain couscous and let cool to room temperature.
Add the vegetables, basil, thyme, and parsley to the cooled couscous. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the mixture and toss. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	320.27 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.18g	46%
Cholesterol	0.06mg	0%
Sodium	246.37mg	10%
Potassium	189.13mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.66g	4%
Sugars	5.1g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	1.66g	3%
Vitamin C	33mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	10.9mg	60%
Calcium	21.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.24 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.63g	46%
Cholesterol	0.03mg	0%
Sodium	119.42mg	10%
Potassium	91.67mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.65g	4%
Sugars	2.47g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	7%
Protein	0.8g	3%
Vitamin C	16mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	20%
Iron	5.3mg	60%
Calcium	10.6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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