FLAVOR BOOSTER Roasted vegetables are delicious—and healthful—on their own, but for variety, try tossing them with herbs or spices before cooking. Here, carrots and cauliflower are seasoned with cumin; feel free to experiment with similar ground spices. For the best flavor, lightly toast and grind the cumin seeds (or other spices) yourself.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 pound carrots, sliced 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal

　　1 head cauliflower (3 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets

　　1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

　　3 tablespoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and ground pepper

　　1 1/4 cups water

　　1 cup whole-wheat couscous

　　1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)

　　1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

　　6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

　　5 ounces baby arugula

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer half the vegetables to a second baking sheet. Spread vegetables on both sheets in a single layer and roast until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing vegetables halfway through. Let cool to room temperature.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in couscous and season with salt; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool, uncovered.

　　

Step 3

Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with couscous, chickpeas, and scallions. Place arugula on a serving platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Add remaining dressing to couscous mixture, and toss; serve with arugula.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 372

　　

Step 7

Fat: 12.2g (1.6g Saturated Fat)

　　

Step 8

Protein: 12.1g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 59.8

　　

Step 10

Fiber: 14.3g

　　Everyday Food: Light