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One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas

URL: https://thefirstmess.com/2023/05/31/one-pan-harissa-eggplant-pearl-couscous-chickpeas/

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, cut into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus extra
  • ¼ cup harissa paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra
  • 1 large shallot, small dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 ½ cups dry pearl couscous
  • 19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or coconut aminos
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup leafy herbs, such as mint, parsley, cilantro, or a combination, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus zest for serving
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • to taste plain unsweetened vegan yogurt, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let it sit in a colander for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Rinse the eggplant and pat it dry.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the eggplant slices on both sides, brushing with harissa.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté shallots until soft, then add garlic and spices.
  5. Toast the couscous for a few minutes, then add chickpeas, vegetable stock, Tamari, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Fold in spinach, herbs, and lemon juice, then top with the eggplant and garnish with lemon zest, pine nuts, and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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