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

Couscous bake

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:

2 tbsp olive oil
27g
1 cup eggplant
80g
1 squash
16g
1.50 cups pasta sauce
390g
1 cup couscous
170g
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
54g
1.50 cup water
360g
5 cups spinach
150g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Vegetables:
- 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.
3. Add the Pasta Sauce:
- Pour the pasta sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir well to combine, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Prepare the Couscous:
- 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.
5. Combine Spinach and Couscous:
- 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.
6. Top with Cheese:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the couscous mixture in the skillet.
7. Bake:
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
8. Serve:
- 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 Size160 grams
Energy
Calories 80kcal4%
Protein
Protein 4.09g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1.83g5%
Sugar 3.26g3%
Fat
Fat 5g6%
Saturated 1.34g4%
Cholesterol 4.74mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 90ug10%
Choline 13mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg4%
Vitamin B2 0.10mg8%
Vitamin B3 2.28mg14%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg9%
Vitamin B9 33ug8%
Vitamin B12 0.06ug3%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Vitamin E 1.61mg11%
Vitamin K 100ug82%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 88mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.08mg9%
Iron, Fe 0.70mg6%
Magnesium, Mg 33mg8%
Phosphorus, P 70mg5%
Potassium, K 290mg8%
Selenium, Se 8ug14%
Sodium, Na 230mg15%
Zinc, Zn 0.47mg4%
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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