
- 0:20 Prep
- 0:50 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Fresh mint and feta enhance the flavours of this simple, hearty fare.
Ingredients
- 140g (2/3 cup) couscous
- 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
- 80ml (1/3 cup) water
- 2 (about 350g each) eggplants, halved lengthways
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons currants
- 2 tablespoons shredded fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra
- 60g feta, crumbled
- Mixed salad leaves, to serve
Method
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the couscous, lemon juice and water into a large bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
- Step 2Meanwhile, use a teaspoon to remove the flesh from the eggplant, leaving a 1cm-thick border around the edges. Place the eggplant halves in a baking dish. Finely chop the eggplant flesh and reserve.
- Step 3Heat half of the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the reserved eggplant flesh and remaining oil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato and cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes. Add the couscous, currants and mint and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4Spoon the couscous mixture evenly among the eggplant halves. Brush the edges of the eggplant with some of the extra oil. Sprinkle the feta over the couscous mixture. Drizzle the remaining extra oil over the top. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until the eggplant is tender. Serve with mixed salad leaves.
- Diabetes friendly
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1534 kj
Energy
18g
Fat Total
5g
Saturated Fat
8g
Fibre
10g
Protein
10mg
Cholesterol
75.37mg
Sodium
12g
Carbs (sugar)
38g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Gemma Purcell
- Image credit: Alan Benson
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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