Sweet mini peppers cook in butter with garlic and onions and combine with tender couscous. Finished off with white wine, Couscous With Vegetables will quickly become a family favorite side dish recipe.
This easy couscous recipe can be served warm or chilled. Add chopped fresh parsley or basil for extra color and flavor!
Jump to:
Couscous With Vegetables
Have you noticed those pretty bags of mini peppers in the produce section of your grocery store lately?
Their beautiful vibrant colors of orange, red and yellow catch my eye every time I pass by them.
Bursting with sweetness and a rainbow of colors, these little mini peppers make a great addition to your favorite recipes!
I’ve combined these sweet little gems with an Israeli couscous, rosemary and a hint of white wine for a fabulous side dish that will complement your dinner tonight.
Sauteed mini peppers combine with garlic, onion and white wine, for a flavorful vegetable mixture.
Our couscous and sweet mini peppers is an easy and colorful recipe bursting with flavor and is sure to become a favorite couscous side dish!
Love couscous? Be sure to give our Chicken With Couscous recipe a try!
Here at Swirls we have lots of delicious side dish recipes for you to try too.
Be sure to visit the Swirls of Flavor Amazon Storefront for GG's kitchen recommendations!
How to make couscous with vegetables
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Prepare Israeli couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat melt 1 Tbs. butter.
- Add peppers, onion, garlic, kosher salt, pepper and rosemary. Cook until peppers are tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 1 minute.
- Add cooked Israeli couscous to pepper mixture, stirring until combined. Add the remaining 1 Tbs. butter. Cook until butter is melted, 1 minute.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- You can make this side dish ahead and reheat it in the microwave
- Serve this recipe at room temperature or chilled as a side dish salad
- Add chopped fresh parsley or basil for a vibrant herbal flavor!
Substitutions
- You can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth for the white wine
- Can't find these mini sweet peppers? Red bell peppers, orange bell peppers and yellow bell peppers can also be used in this recipe
- Prefer a smaller couscous? Regular couscous can be used in place of the Israeli couscous
Couscous FAQ's
What is couscous?
Couscous is a type of pasta made of semolina. It is commonly used in Algerian, Moroccan, North African and Tunisian cuisines.
What is Israeli couscous?
Israeli couscous is bigger than regular couscous, has a ball-like shape and a soft and slightly chewy texture. Israeli couscous is toasted after it is formed giving it a nutty flavor.
What is the difference between Israeli couscous and regular couscous?
Israeli couscous and regular couscous are both made with semolina flour and water, but regular couscous is much smaller than Israeli couscous and it is irregularly shaped.
Recipes with peppers
If you love bell peppers then you’ll definitely want to try these recipes with peppers too!
Ingredients
Ingredients for couscous with vegetables
- Israeli couscous
- butter
- sweet mini peppers
- red onion
- garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- pepper
- dried chopped rosemary
- white wine
Sweet Mini Peppers Couscous Recipe
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Israeli couscous
- 2 Tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound sweet mini peppers trimmed, seeded, chopped, 3 cups
- 1 small red onion chopped, 1 cup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chopped rosemary
- 1/4 cup white wine OR chicken broth
I earn a commission from Instacart from qualifying purchases.
Instructions
- Prepare Israeli couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat melt 1 Tbs. butter.
- Add peppers, onion, garlic, kosher salt, pepper and rosemary. Cook until peppers are tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 1 minute.
- Add cooked Israeli couscous to pepper mixture, stirring until combined. Add remaining 1 Tbs. butter. Cook until butter is melted, 1 minute.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken both or vegetable broth for the white wine
- Can't find these mini sweet peppers? Red bell peppers, orange bell peppers and yellow bell peppers can also be used in this recipe
- Prefer a smaller couscous? Regular couscous can be used in place of the Israeli couscous
Thanks for stopping by. Leave a tip or comment...