Basil Roasted Vegetables Over Couscous

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms
• 3 cups hot cooked couscous
• 1 (3 ounce) package basil-flavored chevre cheese, crumbled (goat cheese)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• fresh basil sprig (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°.
• 2 combine first five ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. add zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms; toss well to coat. arrange vegetables in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan. bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally.
• 3 spoon roasted vegetables over couscous, and top with cheese. sprinkle with pepper. garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired.