Couscous With Roasted Vegetables

Name: Couscous With Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks; 2 red bell peppers, cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 3 X1/2-inch sticks; 1 large red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 (5 5/8 ounce) box instant couscous with pine nuts (Near East brand); 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

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Recipe by Shari Jones

North African in Origin. This dish can be served at room temperature or warm. I got this recipe from my gourmet club, it was part of the Mediterranean menu. It was a hit that we love.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks
2

red bell peppers, cut into 3 X 1/2-inch sticks
1

yellow bell pepper, cut into 3 X1/2-inch sticks
1

large red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
4

garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
2

tablespoons butter
1

(5 5/8 ounce) box instant couscous with pine nuts (Near East brand)
2

cups low sodium chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

Vegetables-. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large, shallow roasting pan. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended. Drizzle the mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat. Roast uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, (about 20 minutes), stirring once halfway through the roasting time.
Couscous-. In a saucepan, heat butter, add couscous and stir to coat. Cook until it is starting to brown. Add seasoning package. Add boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove form the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place in a serving bowl, fluff with a fork and arrange vegetables on top.

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