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This recipe is so easy and feeds so many hungry tummies.
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It takes exactly 30 minutes to make, including all the prep work.
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Only add as much of each ingredient as you like (some people dont love onion and prefer to use half instead of a whole onion).
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Start with boiling 1 and 1/4 cup of water in a sauce pan on the stove.
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While that is boiling, dice the onion, apple (I recommend an apple that is red and green), and pear.
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Throw them into a large skillet and let them brown, mixing occasionally.
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Keep the heat on the medium to low side, youre in no rush!
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(You can also add minced garlic to this step if your heart desires.)
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While the water is boiling and the onion/apple/pear is browning, dice an eggplant and all the zucchini you want.
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When your water finally reaches a boil, add the 1 cup of couscous (I recommend the larger, Israeli couscous).
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Then add a drop of olive oil to keep the couscous from sticking together.
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Reduce the heat and leave the lid on the pot for about four minutes.
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After that, remove the lid and stir couscous every once in a while with a fork (should only take about 8 minutes to cook).
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Remove the onion/apple/pear deliciousness and throw into a big bowl.
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Add some olive oil to the skillet and throw the eggplant and zucchini in.
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Add a dash of balsamic to taste.
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Stir this mixture often while watching the couscous.
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You will know when this mixture is done because the zucchini will be see-through and the eggplant will be a nice brownish color.
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Grate your cheese of choice (I prefer pepper jack, but to each his own).
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The more cheese, the better!
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When the couscous is done, throw it into the big bowl with the onion/apple/pear mixture.
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Immediately layer the cheese on top (to melt it).
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At this point I like to add crushed red pepper flakes, but that is just a suggestion.
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Add the eggplant and zucchini on top.
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Mix all ingredients well.
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Now for the bean topping.
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In the same pot you used for the couscous, combine the peas, kidney beans, black beans, and white beans or lentils (or both!).
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Using low to medium heat, warm the beans while carefully mixing.
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Once the beans are warmed, take a heaping serving of the couscous/fruits/veggies and put it in a bowl.
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Then take several spoonfuls of the bean toppings and add it to the bowl.
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Then get a fork, eat your creation, and fall into vegetarian bliss.
