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One Pan Vegetarian Couscous Dinner Recipe.

One Pan Vegetarian Couscous Dinner

This One Pan Vegetarian Couscous Dinner with mushrooms, spinach, and feta is a quick and easy meal, ready in just 25 minutes. Packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, it’s perfect for busy nights!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 599 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 2 cups water

For the Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups baby bella mushrooms, or cremini
  • 4-5 cups spinach
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the veggies: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Cook the mushrooms: Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes, until softened and juicy.
    1 ½ cups baby bella mushrooms
  • Add spinach: Stir in spinach, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
    4-5 cups spinach, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • Cook the couscous: In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add couscous and toast for 2 minutes until golden.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • Simmer the couscous: Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain any excess liquid.
    2 cups water
  • Combine and serve: Mix couscous with the spinach and mushroom mixture. Top with feta, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve immediately!
    4-5 cups spinach, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Notes

  • To Store. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Reheat. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of vegetable broth to refresh the dish.
  • To Make Ahead. This dish keeps well, so feel free to make it a day ahead. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop when you're ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 886mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5899IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
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