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Couscous with Mediterranean vegetables

Easy and satisfying side dish. Serve with green beans and mashed chickpeas for a vegetarian light meal.

Ingredients

1 eggplant (small, cut inhalf lenghtwise and sliced)
1⁄2 onion (red or white)
1 bell pepper (small, red, cut into 1 inch slices)
1 zucchini (medium sized, sliced)
3 T olive oil
1⁄2 c couscous (cooked, measure dry weight)

Instructions

  1. Toss vegetables with olive oil in a skillet and cook over a medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
  2. Stir in cooked couscous and keep cooking for 2 more minutes.
  3. Serve.
Total time
30 minutes
Cooking time
15
Preparation time
15
Yield
2 servings

Notes

Alternatively, grill vegetables or roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 375°F.

Source

Mediterranean cuisine

very easy, grill, pan fry
vegetables, side dishes
North Africa food recipes
Food in Africa