Bean Couscous with Pomegranates Recipe

Name: Bean Couscous with Pomegranates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup small white beans; 2 Tbs. extra virgin sesame or olive oil; 2 cups eggplant, cut into small dice; 2 Tbs. sesame seeds; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; 12 oz. couscous; 5 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. pomegranate vinegar (see recipe); 1 cup pomegranate arils; 2 Tbs. minced fresh coriander; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup small white beans
2 Tbs. extra virgin sesame or olive oil
2 cups eggplant, cut into small dice
2 Tbs. sesame seeds
1 Tbs. minced garlic
12 oz. couscous
5 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. pomegranate vinegar (see recipe)
1 cup pomegranate arils
2 Tbs. minced fresh coriander
Salt to taste

1
Pour boiling water over beans and soak overnight.
2
Next day, drain beans and cook until tender in salted water to cover, about 25 minutes.
3
Drain and reserve.
4
Place sesame oil in large skillet or wok and heat until it begins to smoke.
5
Stir-fry eggplant for about 5 minutes, or until tender, then add sesame seeds.
6
Continue to stir-fry until sesame seeds begin to turn color, then add garlic.
7
Stir and continue cooking for 1 minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
8
To cook couscous, bring 21/2 cups water to boil in large saucepan.
9
Add couscous and let mixture come to a full boil.
10
Reduce heat to low, cover and continue cooking for 1 minute or until all liquid absorbed.
11
Stir with fork to fluff, then pour into serving bowl.
12
To make vinaigrette: Whisk together oil and vinegar and pour over hot couscous.
13
Stir well, then add beans and eggplant.
14
Add pomegranate arils and chopped fresh coriander, adjust seasonings and serve.

1993

kcal

Calories

201

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup small white beans, 2 Tbs. extra virgin sesame or olive oil, 2 cups eggplant, cut into small dice, 2 Tbs. sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Bean Couscous with Pomegranates falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bean Couscous with Pomegranates

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