Ingredients
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1
package (10 ounces) NEAR EAST® Original Plain Couscous
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3
teaspoons olive oil, divided
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1
large green bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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1
small eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
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1
medium onion, chopped
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1
can (14-1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes, undrained
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1
can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
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2
tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Preparation Instructions
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Prepare couscous according to package directions, adding 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and add green pepper when adding water.
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Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until eggplant is lightly browned.
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Stir in tomatoes. Cover; simmer over low heat 15 minutes, stirring once.
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Stir in garbanzo beans and basil. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
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Serve vegetable mixture over bed of couscous.
4
10 Minutes
20 Minutes
Nutrition Information
Calories:
460;
Calories from Fat:
54;
Total Fat:
6g;
Saturated Fat:
1g;
Trans Fat:
0g;
Cholesterol:
0mg;
Sodium:
200mg;
Total Carbs:
87g;
Dietary Fiber:
13g;
Sugars:
13g;
Protein:
18g;
Vitamin A:
%;
Vitamin C:
%;
Calcium:
110mg;
Iron:
4mg;