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Couscous with vegetables

From the video “Easy Recipe for Vegetable Couscous - How to Cook and Make Couscous” by Spain on a Fork. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Spain on a Fork. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
30 min
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.24*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.76* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$3.72*for the batch in the video
~$1.24*per serving

You save about ~$17.76* per serving (93% less*) than ordering it out — ~$53.28* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving490 kcal · 25% of 2,000
Fat15 g19%
Saturated fat2.1 g11%
Sodium18 mg1%
Carbohydrate76 g28%
Fiber6.7 g24%
Total sugars4.2 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein14 g29%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+16 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−4 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 1.9 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: sea salt, black pepper, fresh parsley. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • small saucepan with lid
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • fork

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact number of servings is not explicitly stated.
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Everything you need to know about Couscous with vegetables

What makes Spain on a Fork's Couscous with vegetables recipe and technique special?

Spain on a Fork's take on Couscous with vegetables focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Couscous absorbs liquid; too much stirring makes it gummy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Couscous with vegetables at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Couscous with vegetables recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Couscous with vegetables ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Couscous with vegetables can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Spain on a Fork's Couscous with vegetables?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Couscous with vegetables?

The official cooking video by Spain on a Fork is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.