Roasted Vegetables with Couscous

This meal idea was B and I's heads put together one day .. way back when (in reality, a few months ago). I made the couscous and B made the roasted vegetables. It turned out brilliant because the two paired together make the perfect match, and I was looking for a way to use up the couscous box that I bought on a whim and stored in the pantry until I came up with my own aha moment. It's a pretty quick and easy meal to prepare and on the lighter side, if you are looking for a light lunch or supper.

1 packet whole wheat couscous, roasted garlic with olive oil flavor
1/2 onion, cubed
1/2 red pepper, cubed
1/2 green pepper, cubed
1/2 zucchini, cubed
1/2 cup mushrooms, cubed
1/2 log of Goat cheese, crumbled
6 cloves garlic, whole
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Parchment paper
Baking sheet

1. Chop the veggies and place in one big mixing bowl. Crumble the goat cheese on top and add in the whole cloves of garlic.
2. Throw in the seasonings and olive oil and mix it all together.
3. You will be roasting the seasoned vegetables in what is called a "packet" of parchment paper. You can make individual serving packets or a "packet for two". Depending on how big of packets you want, cut the parchment paper.
4. Place your vegetables in the center of the paper. Cover the wider flap over the vegetables and seal it in with a few small folds. Same goes for the sides until you have a rectangular shape.
5. The flaps go on the bottom side of the baking sheet. Roast the packets at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.

On to the couscous ... just follow the directions on the box.
1. Mix 1 1/4 cups water with 2 tsp butter/olive oil as well as the spice mix that is in the box.
2. Bring to a boil. Then, add in the couscous and remove from heat. Cover with lid and couscous will be ready in 5 minutes.

Serve couscous with the roasted vegetables. To add some heat, we also served with our homemade hot sauce. Delicious!