Couscous bake
Whip up a delicious and hearty Couscous Bake featuring tender eggplant, flavorful squash, and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make dish combines couscous and pasta sauce for a perfect balance of textures and flavors, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner, this bake is a delightful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients.
- 20 Apr 2025
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
This Couscous Bake is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines flavorful vegetables, hearty couscous, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a healthy balance of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins from vegetables like spinach, eggplant, and squash. If you're looking for a tasty way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, this Couscous Bake is an excellent choice.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced eggplant and squash to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften and turn golden brown.
- Pour the pasta sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir well to combine, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, bring the water to a boil in another saucepan.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous.
- Cover the saucepan and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet with the vegetable and pasta sauce mixture. Stir to combine and allow the spinach to wilt slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the prepared couscous until everything is well combined. Ensure the mixture is evenly distributed in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the couscous mixture in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Couscous Bake!
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, consider roasting the eggplant and squash before adding them to the bake.
- To save time, use steam-in-bag spinach, which can be microwaved just prior to adding to the dish.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as feta or cheddar, to customize the dish to your taste.
- Adding a few cloves of minced garlic when sautéing the vegetables can enhance the overall flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, mix in some red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce with the pasta sauce.
Enjoy your delicious Couscous Bake, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that is both satisfying and nutritious. This dish is sure to become a household favorite, offering a great way to enjoy more vegetables and whole grains. Feel free to get creative with the ingredients and make it your own!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 160 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 80kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.09g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Fiber 1.83g | 5% |
| Sugar 3.26g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated 1.34g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 4.74mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 90ug | 10% |
| Choline 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 2.28mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 33ug | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 0.06ug | 3% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 1.61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K 100ug | 82% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 88mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.08mg | 9% |
| Iron, Fe 0.70mg | 6% |
| Magnesium, Mg 33mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 70mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 290mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 8ug | 14% |
| Sodium, Na 230mg | 15% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.47mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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