Roast aubergines with giant couscous and tzatziki

Name: Roast aubergines with giant couscous and tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT20-25M
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp miso paste; A few glugs extra-virgin olive oil; 3 large aubergines, cut into chunks; 200g giant couscous (we used wholegrain); 100g pitted green olives, chopped; 4 spring onions, finely sliced; 100g roasted whole almonds (unsalted), roughly chopped; ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional); 200g tub tzatziki (see Easy Swaps); Pomegranate molasses to drizzle; Toasted pittas to serve

By: Jules Mercer
Former acting food editor, delicious.

Published: 7 Jun 21
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

Roast aubergines then serve with pitta, giant couscous and tzatziki for a filling vegetarian lunch that’s easy to pack up for work or picnics.

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Serves 4
Hands-on time 15 min

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Ingredients

2 tbsp miso paste
A few glugs extra-virgin olive oil
3 large aubergines, cut into chunks
200g giant couscous (we used wholegrain)
100g pitted green olives, chopped
4 spring onions, finely sliced
100g roasted whole almonds (unsalted), roughly chopped
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
200g tub tzatziki (see Easy Swaps)
Pomegranate molasses to drizzle
Toasted pittas to serve

Method

Heat the oven to 200ºC fan/gas 7. In a large bowl, mix the miso with a good glug of olive oil, then add the aubergine chunks and toss until evenly coated. Spread the aubergine chunks in a single layer in a large baking tray, then roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and beginning to char. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to the pack instructions, then drain and put in a bowl with the olives, spring onions, almonds and chilli flakes, if using. Add a splash more olive oil, season with salt, then toss together.
Serve the couscous on a platter, topped with the roast aubergine chunks. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses, then serve with the tzatziki and some toasted pittas, if you like.

Recipe from June 2021 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 522kcals
Fat: 28.1g (4.6g saturated)
Protein: 17.4g
Carbohydrates: 46.6g (7.2g sugars)
Fibre: 6.9g
Salt: 1.8g

delicious. tips

Easy swaps: If you’re on a dairy free/vegan diet, serve the aubergines with unsweetened coconut yogurt mixed with a little grated cucumber. If you’re gluten-free, use quinoa instead of couscous and skip the pittas (miso is often gluten-free, but always check).

Pack and go: Put the couscous in a lidded container, dollop on some tzatziki, then top with the aubergines and a little pomegranate molasses. Chill until ready to go.

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