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.
Cook time 25 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil1 cup eggplant
1 squash
1.50 cups pasta sauce
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1.50 cup water
5 cups spinach
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.
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 per serving
8 ServingsCalories 80kcal
Protein 4.09g
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 1.83g
Sugar 3.26g
Fat 5g
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