How can I make this dish healthier?

You can add more vegetables or substitute part of the couscous with quinoa for added protein.

What are the best vegetables to use?

Zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots work great in this recipe.

Can I make this dish in advance?

Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Grains

How many calories in Roasted Vegetable Couscous?

Roasted Vegetable Couscous is a flavorful blend of tender couscous and vibrant roasted vegetables. This dish is rich in carbohydrates and offers a hearty meal option.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 cup cooked

195 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4.5 g / 100g	26 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 74% · Fat 13%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (150 g, 195 kcal) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 48 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Roasted Vegetable Couscous is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Roasted Vegetable Couscous	130	4.5 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Health score

7/10

Frequently asked questions

How can I make this dish healthier?: You can add more vegetables or substitute part of the couscous with quinoa for added protein.
What are the best vegetables to use?: Zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots work great in this recipe.
Can I make this dish in advance?: Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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