INCREDIBLE SICILIAN AUBERGINE STEW WITH COUSCOUS
This is a fantastic dish from southern Italy that the Sicilians are super proud of - and so they should be - it's a complete joy to eat. The trick is not to cut the aubergine chunks too small or they will take on too much oil and become heavy, instead of having the lovely creamy flavour and texture we're aiming for. Jam-packed with veg, this recipe adds up to two of your 5-a-day, and using wholewheat couscous, instead of the regular stuff, will help keep you fuller for longer because it's higher in fibre. Brilliant!
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Couscous
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim and cut the aubergine into large chunks. Heat a couple of lugs of olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the aubergine, oregano and a little sea salt, then toss to coat.
- Turn the heat up to high and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, giving the pan a shake every now and then.
- While that's ticking away, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Pick and chop the parsley leaves and finely chop the stalks, then roughly chop the tomatoes.
- When the aubergine is golden all over, add the onion, garlic and parsley stalks, then cook for a further 2 minutes - if the aubergine gets too dry, add a little more oil to the pan.
- Drain and add the capers, destone and add the olives, then drizzle over the vinegar.
- When all the vinegar has evaporated, add the tomatoes and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until the aubergine is tender.
- Put the couscous into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and just cover with boiling water, then pop a plate on top and leave to fluff up.
- Lightly toast the almonds in a dry pan over a medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden, keeping them moving.
- Use a fork to fluff up the couscous and stir through half the chopped parsley.
- Season the stew to taste, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve the stew with the couscous and sprinkle with the almonds and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 19.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 2.7 g saturated fat, Protein 13.3 g protein, Carbohydrate 63.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 8.9 g sugar, Sodium 1.28 g salt, Fiber 10.6 g fibre
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD
This salad is great as a side with any kind of grilled meat or fish. If you want to serve it as a vegetarian main, add some crumbled goat cheese or tangy feta cheese. -Patricia Levenson, SANTA ANA, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Cook couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, brush the zucchini, yellow peppers and eggplant with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once., Chop grilled vegetables; place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil and couscous. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AUBERGINE SALAD
This colourful Lebanese salad of roasted aubergine, peppers, pomegranate and a sweet and spicy dressing makes a mouth-watering treat for two
Provided by Tony Kitous
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Prick the aubergine with a sharp knife to prevent it from exploding, then put it on the prepared tray and roast for 45-55 mins until the skin is wrinkled and it is very soft.
- While the aubergine is roasting, make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice, chilli, if using, the pomegranate molasses, garlic and olive oil in a bowl. Season and set aside.
- When the aubergine is cool enough to handle, peel and place it in a colander. Press down on it very gently over a bowl to allow the juices to run out, then transfer the aubergine to a serving plate and cut into large pieces. Dress quickly with half of the dressing, then add the spring onions, cherry tomatoes and peppers to the plate. Pour over the remaining dressing and mix with your hands or a spoon to coat. Serve scattered with mint, pomegranate seeds and more olive oil drizzled over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN AUBERGINE & CHICKPEA SALAD
This salad is delicious served with grills, or serve with couscous for a veggie lunch
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thickly slice the aubergines and arrange over a grill rack. Brush lightly with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then grill until browned. Turn them over, brush and season again then cook until tender, about 8-10 mins in total. Remove from the grill and cut each slice into quarters.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then tip into a bowl with the aubergine, coriander and red onion. Mix the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar, shake well, then use to dress the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
GRILLED AUBERGINE TABBOULEH
A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the aubergine. Cook for 10 mins until soft and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous in a large bowl and pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 5-6 mins. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing and season to taste.
- When the couscous has absorbed all the water, fluff it up with a fork. Season and stir in the cucumber, tomatoes and herbs. Add half the dressing and toss to coat. Scatter over the aubergine and drizzle over the rest of the dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
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