COUSCOUS WITH EGGPLANT

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Couscous With Eggplant image

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

Steven Hughes
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This recipe was a disaster. The eggplant was mushy and the couscous was dry.


NAYEM ff
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many good reviews. I found it to be bland and uninspired.


Faisal Sawati
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Amiyah Singleton
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5. It was easy to make, but the flavor was just average.


Aiah Gbundema
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This recipe was okay, but I've had better.


Pro Id
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I'm glad I tried this recipe, but I think I'll stick to my usual couscous recipe next time.


Zain Zainmailk
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture.


Mykle Williams
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making a few adjustments to suit your own taste.


Md. Majharul Islam
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not make it again.


GSM SOUROVE
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I would not recommend this recipe. The eggplant was tough and the spices were overpowering.


Winnie Mutangana
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Toqeer Abbas
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but the dish was worth the effort.


Prince Milon
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food.


Tania Maina
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I followed the recipe but added a few extra spices. The dish turned out amazing!


Ganiu Raman DA
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious.


Habtamu Tamiru
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Shahzaib Sha
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend it.


Resham Lama
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was especially delicious.


Joice Sprowl
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Martin Gehant
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly tender. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.