Roasted Veg & Herb Couscous
Estimated $5.93 recipe · $2.96 per serving (US / USD)
Fluffy couscous tossed with roasted Mediterranean veg, herbs and lemon.
The recipe
Roasted Veg & Herb Couscous
Fluffy couscous tossed with roasted Mediterranean veg, herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
- 150g couscous
- 1 courgette, cubed
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, wedged
- 150g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 lemon
- Handful mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.93 for 2 servings · $2.96 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 150g couscousPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 150g | $0.99 |
| 1 courgette, cubedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.66 |
| 1 red pepper, choppedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.00 |
| 1 red onion, wedgedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 150g cherry tomatoesPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Uses 150g | $1.75 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Handful mintPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $5.93 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Roast courgette, pepper, onion and tomatoes with oil, oregano and salt at 210°C for 22 min.
- Pour boiling water over the couscous, cover 5 min, then fluff.
- Fold the roasted veg through the couscous.
- Finish with lemon, mint and a drizzle of oil.
Recipe notes
Stir in chickpeas or feta to push up the protein.
Estimated nutrition per serving
450 kcal · 12g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.