Early Autumn Roasted Vegetables with Couscous

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Total: 1 hr 45 min
Prep: 45 min
Cook: 1 hr
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 small to medium eggplant, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch wedges
  2. 3 small zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  3. Salt
  4. 2 medium onions, each cut into 4 wedges
  5. 2 to 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  6. 4 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  7. 3 small pattypan squash, cut into large chunks
  8. 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into large chunks
  9. 6 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
  10. 3 large stalk celery with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
  11. 6 large garlic cloves
  12. 3 medium ripe, tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  13. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  14. Salt and pepper
  15. 1/2 cup packed basil leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  16. 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  17. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  18. 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
  19. 1/2 cup water
  20. 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  21. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  22. 1 cup couscous
  23. 1/4 cup currants or raisins
  24. 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a colander toss the eggplant and zucchini with about 2 teaspoons salt, and let drain for about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine together the remaining ingredients except the fresh tomatoes with the olive oil. Add the eggplant and zucchini to the bowl and transfer to a large roasting pan arranging in 1 layer. Place in a preheated oven. Occasionally turn vegetables for even browning, after 30 minutes add fresh tomatoes continue cooking for another 15 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve hot or cold, garnish with fresh chopped herbs.
  3. Crumble saffron in a small dish with 1/2 cup of water to dissolve. In a saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil. Add saffron in water and oil, heat for 1 minute. Stir in couscous, currants or raisins, and almonds remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 465
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 76 g
Dietary Fiber 14 g
Sugar 17 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 1654 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 465
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 76 g
Dietary Fiber 14 g
Sugar 17 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 1654 mg

 

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