Tunisian Grain Bowl with Harissa Roasted Vegetables

Tunisian Grain Bowl with Harissa Roasted Vegetables

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African · 45 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free

485 cal 15g protein 68g carbs 17g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F. Toss cubed eggplant, peppers, and drained chickpeas with olive oil, harissa, cumin, and salt.
  2. Roast on a sheet pan 25 minutes, stirring once, until caramelized at the edges.
  3. Meanwhile toast the pearl couscous in a dry pan 2 minutes, then simmer in 2 cups water 12 minutes until tender; drain any excess.
  4. Fold lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil into the couscous.
  5. Build bowls with the couscous base topped by the roasted vegetables and chickpeas.
  6. Scatter torn mint over the top.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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