Dinner for 4

Roasted Eggplant with Couscous

Name: Roasted Eggplant with Couscous
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tsp paprika; rind of 1 medium lemon; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup couscous; 1/4 cup sultanas or currants; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup roughly chopped green olives; 1/4 cup flaked almonds; 1/4 cup scallions or spring onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and mint; black pepper; juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

$8.87for 455 minServes 4

Spiced roasted eggplant is served over couscous mixed with olives, currants, almonds, herbs, and lemon.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggplant, 2 lb$1.99/lb typical	2 lb	$3.98Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Quinoa, 4.5 oz$0.20/oz typical	4.5 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Berries, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 1.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.87

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.22 per serving$8.87 for 4

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Ingredients

2 eggplants
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp paprika
rind of 1 medium lemon
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup couscous
1/4 cup sultanas or currants
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup roughly chopped green olives
1/4 cup flaked almonds
1/4 cup scallions or spring onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro and mint
black pepper
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet.
Halve the eggplants, score the cut sides, and place them cut-side up on the sheet.
Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, paprika, lemon rind, salt, pepper, and 4 tablespoons olive oil, then brush it over the eggplant.
Roast for 35 minutes, until the eggplant is soft and browned.
Put the couscous and currants in a bowl, pour in the boiling water, cover, and rest for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous and mix in the olives, almonds, scallions, herbs, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil.
Serve the roasted eggplant over the couscous.