EGGPLANT SALAD WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND BASIL

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Eggplant Salad with Israeli Couscous and Basil image

Cooked until soft, usually-bitter eggplant blends with sweet caramelized shallots and bright basil for a dish that's simply irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup Israeli couscous
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian or graffiti eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3 shallots, trimmed and quartered
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil, torn

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine couscous, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, stir once, and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until couscous is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add eggplant and shallots and stir to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until shallots are caramelized and eggplant is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • In a serving bowl, combine eggplant mixture and couscous. Stir in vinegar and basil and season salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

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