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Curried Israeli CousCous Eggplant and Chickpeas

Posted by Peggy on June 20, 2011

Curried Israeli CousCous Eggplant and Chickpeas
Recipe: Curried Israeli CousCous Eggplant and Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry (uncooked) Israeli couscous
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 globe eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into large diced pieces
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1 (about 12-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 14.5-ounce can of diced canned tomatoes with juice*
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook couscous according to package instructions. Toss with chickpeas and set aside.
  2. In a nonstick pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add eggplant and peppers lightly seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until eggplant is lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add curry powder and garlic; stir well and add tomatoes. Simmer 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add couscous and chickpeas and mix all ingredients together. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve hot.

* I used diced fire-roasted tomatoes seasoned with jalapeno peppers, which gave the recipe a fiery kick.

Time: 45 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 7-8 cups

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