COUSCOUS WITH EGGPLANT

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots or scallions
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup diced eggplant cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 cup precooked couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Add the water, bring to a boil, add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter and lemon juice, stir and blend with a fork to separate the grains. Keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 329 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

tusiime chris
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This recipe was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


ali Gorchha
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I loved the addition of the roasted peppers. They added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Kona Nahar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I'll definitely be making it again.


Irene Turrell
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my couscous turned out gummy. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Huntsville Junkers
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Ibis Gomez
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mm Saqi
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The eggplant was mushy and the couscous was bland.


Solve Your Doutes
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.


Ei Thandar Maw
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful.


Babu Sopon
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the couscous and the eggplant.


Taimaa Barhum
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


sofia villalpando
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.


pauldictysking reloaded
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kinara Chimbi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the roasted peppers. They added a nice smoky flavor.


jitisha tamang
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was smoky and tender, and the couscous was light and fluffy. It was a perfect meal for a warm summer night.


Siddique Arain
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This recipe was a hit! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.