Za’atar Roasted Eggplant Couscous Bowl
Israel couscous or pearl couscous is meatier than regular couscous and has a pleasant chewy texture. Simmered in Tomato Bisque with Basil, it makes a tasty grain for this vegetarian bowl.
Total Time
70 mins
1 bowl
16
- 1 tub (4 lb) 1 tub (1.81 kg) Signature Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
- 8 cups 1.9 L Water (1 full tray)
- 4 cups 612 g Israeli Couscous
- 4 cups 612 g Each ground cumin and ground coriander
- 12 cups 3 L Chopped eggplant (1 inch/2.5 cm pieces)
- 8 cups 800 g Small cauliflower florets, steamed
- ½ cup 125 mL Olive oil
- 2 tbsp 28 g Za’atar seasoning
- ½ cup 125 mL Tahini paste
- ¼ cup 60 mL Plain 2% yogurt
- ¼ cup 60 mL Lemon juice
- ¼ cup 60 mL Water
- 1 tsp 6 g Salt
- ¼ tsp 1 g Cayenne pepper
- For topping:
- 4 cups 696 g Pomegranate arils
- 2 cups 120 g Mint leaves, packed
- 1 cup 150 g Chopped toasted almonds
- Za’atar seasoning
- In large rondeau, bring soup and water to simmer; stir in couscous, garlic, cumin and coriander. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes, for 18 to 20 minutes or until couscous is tender. Hold for service. (Makes 2 L/8 cups)
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F ). Toss together eggplant, cauliflower, olive oil and za’atar seasoning. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until very tender. Can be served hot or cold. Can be prepared 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. (Makes 1 L/4 cups)
- Whisk together tahini paste, yogurt and lemon juice and water until smooth. Stir in salt and cayenne. Can be prepared 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. (Makes 250 mL/1 cup)
Serving
- Spoon 125 mL (½ cup) couscous into serving bowl.
- Top with 60 mL (¼ cup) eggplant, 125 mL (½ cup) cauliflower, 125 mL (½ cup) sliced beets and 15 mL (1 tbsp) almonds.
- Drizzle with 15 mL (1 tbsp ) tahini sauce.
- Sprinkle za’atar seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
Per
1 bowl
Calories
Total Fat
0
g
0%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0%
+ Trans Fat
Cholesterol
0
mg
0%
Sodium
0
mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0
g
0%
Sugars
0
g
0%
Dietary Fibre
0
g
0%
Protein
0
g
0%
Potassium
0
mg
0%
Calcium
0
mg
0%
Iron
0
mg
0%
*5% or less is a little. 15% or more is a lot.
Nutrition Facts are based on our current data. However, because the data may change from time to time, this information may not always be identical to the Nutrition Facts table found on the labels of products.
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