STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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Spice up your side dish spread with stuffed eggplants that are halved and roasted in foil packets before being filled with toasted Israeli couscous flavored with allspice, cinnamon, bay leaves, parsley and feta cheese. A garnish of juicy pomegranate seeds provides a burst of fresh fruit flavor to this Middle Eastern-inspired dish from Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

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Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium eggplants
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¾ cup Israeli couscous, uncooked
½ teaspoon allspice
2 dried bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, wrap each half in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Roast the eggplants until the centers are soft and tender, about 30 minutes. Unwrap the eggplants and scoop out the center pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges of each eggplant. Roughly chop the reserved pulp and set it aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then add the couscous, allspice, bay leaves and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the mixture to a simmer, cover the saucepan, and cook the couscous until it is tender and the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Stir in the reserved eggplant, parsley and feta cheese, then divide the couscous mixture evenly among the eggplants.
  • Arrange the stuffed eggplants on a foil-lined baking sheet and return them to the oven, uncovered, and bake until they are warmed throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplants from the oven, top them with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

monday nmoka
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was amazing.


Abdullah Anwar
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This dish is definitely a showstopper! It's perfect for special occasions.


Dakota Jr
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated and time-consuming.


Stephanie R
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The stuffed eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Thabang Banda
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I would give this recipe a 5-star rating! It was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it.


TOW HID
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This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed eggplant was delicious and the Israeli couscous was the perfect accompaniment.


Sivalingam Rishan
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Argsan Yousuf
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I made this recipe for my family and they all enjoyed it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful.


Jacob Shontz
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful.


Zaam Pea
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I followed the recipe to the letter and the result was disappointing. The eggplant was undercooked and the filling was bland.


Md.Shomrat Chowdhury
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This stuffed eggplant recipe is a true culinary delight! The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing.