Roasted Broccoli And Sweet Potatoes With Couscous
This recipe for roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes with couscous is filling, healthy and satisfying! One big bowl, filled with fluffy couscous, perfectly roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes, drizzled with some balsamic glaze for a mix of sweet and savory!
Something tasty, filling and healthy. That is exactly what this roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes with couscous is!
Oh yeah, I cant forget to mention how EASY this recipe is to make. That’s a bonus!
Have you ever heard of a Buddha bowl?
If not, its pretty much a big bowl of healthy foods. Usually includes a grain, some type of vegetables, with a tahini drizzle, or some type of dressing. I read that they are usually served cold.
I guess this recipe is kinda like a Buddha bowl, in a way.
If you are a vegetarian, or a meat lover, this recipe is great for anyone! It’s loaded with sweet potatoes, which have lots of fiber. So they keep you nice and full!
I used couscous for my grain, but you can used pretty much any grain you’d like. I like using the Bobs Red Mill golden couscous. Its super easy to make, simple and delicious!
Ive seen a lot of different types of couscous, and different brands. Just be careful and make sure to use a couscous that is whole, and not loaded with additives!
This couscous has one ingredient, which is Durham wheat. Simple!
I drizzled mine with some balsamic glaze. I figured the flavor combo would be tasty…and it was!!
If you like recipes that are simple, easy, healthy and filling, make sure to check out my recipe for healthy chicken burrito bowls! https://thehungrylyoness.com/2020/02/02/healthy-chicken-burrito-bowls/
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Roasted Broccoli And Sweet Potatoes With Couscous
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed make sure the sweet potatoes are cut into small cubes, around the same size so they all cook the same!
- 2 small heads of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- couscous or grain of choice
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cut up sweet potato, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder and salt/pepper to taste. Mix around. Place on one side of baking sheet.
- In same bowl, add broccoli florets, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and salt/pepper to taste. Mix around. Place on the other side of baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until broccoli starts to brown and potatoes are soft.
- In the meantime, cook your couscous acording to package directions.
- To put bowls together, spoon some couscous in a serving bowl, add roasted veggies on top. Drizzle with some balsamic glaze, enjoy!
