If your ideal dinner is warm, comforting, and requires very little thinking (or washing up), then meet your new bestie: the Roast Veg & Hummus Plate.
It’s colourful. It’s satisfying. It’s the kind of thing you’d pay $18 for at a café, except this version won’t leave you waiting in line behind a stroller and a staffy named Hugo.
With just three key ingredients and 25 minutes, you’ll have a warm, plant-based meal that’s perfect for one — no stress, no food waste, and definitely no sad leftovers.
🌈 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
At Plan4One.com, we’re all about:
- ✅ Simple, feel-good meals
- ✅ Solo-sized portions with zero food guilt
- ✅ Affordable ingredients you can find at any Coles or Woolies
- ✅ Dinners that don’t require three pots and a culinary degree
This plate delivers:
- Mediterranean vibes with minimal effort
- The roasted sweetness of veg + creamy hummus + fluffy couscous
- A plant-powered combo that’s actually filling
- A solid foundation for whatever fridge extras you’ve got
🥗 Roast Veg & Hummus Plate (Single Serve)
Prep + Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 1
Effort Level: Low-key gourmet with minimal mess
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped mixed veggies (carrot, zucchini, capsicum, pumpkin — whatever you’ve got)
- ¼ cup cooked couscous (use a packet or cook from scratch — it’s super quick)
- 2 tbsp hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedge, chopped parsley, dukkah, or feta crumbles
👩🍳 Method
1. Roast Your Veg
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan forced).
- Chop your veggies into bite-sized pieces and toss with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a tray and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until golden and soft.
💡 Plan4One Tip: Want crispier veg? Crank the heat to 220°C and leave them in for a few extra minutes. Chuck in some onion or garlic cloves for bonus flavour.
2. Cook the Couscous (If Needed)
- If not using pre-cooked couscous, place ¼ cup dry couscous in a bowl with ¼ cup boiling water.
- Cover with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Plate It Up
- Spoon your couscous onto a plate or shallow bowl.
- Add a scoop of hummus and arrange your golden roasted veg on top or to the side.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, or your favourite toppings.
🥄 Optional Add-Ons
This dish is perfect as-is, but also plays well with:
- 🧀 Feta or goat cheese
- 🥚 A soft-boiled or poached egg
- 🌿 Fresh herbs like parsley or coriander
- 🧄 Extra garlic hummus, chilli oil, or tahini drizzle
- 🫒 A few olives for that salty kick
💚 Nutrition Highlights
This plate hits the sweet spot for solo health-focused eating:
- Roasted veggies give you fibre, vitamin A, and antioxidants
- Couscous offers quick, carb-based energy
- Hummus provides plant-based protein and healthy fats
- Naturally vegetarian, and easily vegan if you skip the cheese
All the nutrients, none of the complications.
🧊 Got Leftovers?
Not really! This is designed for one perfect plate.
But you can absolutely double the recipe for lunch tomorrow — just store components separately and reheat the veggies.
Hummus + heat don’t always mix well, so keep that cool and add it fresh at serving.
🧽 Clean-Up = Easy Mode
Tray, bowl, fork, done.
This is the kind of dinner that feels impressive but doesn’t punish you at the sink.
🎯 Final Thoughts
This Roast Veg & Hummus Plate proves that solo meals can be just as colourful, nourishing, and satisfying as anything you’d serve to guests — without the faff.
It’s:
- Quick
- Customisable
- Healthy without trying too hard
- Perfect for eating in front of Netflix with a glass of wine in hand
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