Char-Grilled Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Char-Grilled Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil; 3.5 oz pearl couscous; 2 None chicken bouillon cubes, crushed; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 None eggplant, sliced into rounds; 1 None yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, deseeded, pith removed; 3 None spring onions, thinly sliced; 1 bunch spinach, thinly shredded

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
3.5 oz pearl couscous
2 None chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 None eggplant, sliced into rounds
1 None yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, deseeded, pith removed
3 None spring onions, thinly sliced
1 bunch spinach, thinly shredded

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and cook for 1 min, or until coated. Add crushed bouillon cubes and 2 cups water. Simmer for 5 mins, or until couscous is almost tender. Set aside, covered, for 10 mins. Fluff and separate grains with a fork then let cool. Toss with lemon juice.
2
Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over high heat. Combine remaining oil, garlic and cumin. Brush over both sides of eggplant slices and set aside for 5 mins. Working in batches, grill eggplant for 4 mins, or until soft. Slice.
3
Grill bell pepper, skin-side down, for 4 mins, or until skin blisters and blackens. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins. Peel then slice.
4
Add char-grilled vegetables, onions and spinach to couscous. Toss to combine. Serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil, 3.5 oz pearl couscous, 2 None chicken bouillon cubes, crushed, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Char-Grilled Vegetable Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Char-Grilled Vegetable Couscous

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