Couscous With Eggplant

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(26)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1tablespoon finely chopped shallots or scallions
  • 2tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • ¼teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1cup diced eggplant cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1cup water
  • 1cup precooked couscous
  • 1tablespoon butter
  • 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

230 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 6 grams protein; 330 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the shallots, onions, turmeric, coriander, eggplant, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until wilted, but do not brown.

  2. Step 2

    Add the water, bring to a boil, add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the butter and lemon juice, stir and blend with a fork to separate the grains. Keep warm.

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Added chopped carrots and topped it with some greek yogurt. Good, easy recipe.

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