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Minted Couscous With Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Minted Couscous With Roasted Vegetables Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large aubergine , cut into chunky batons
1 lb courgette , cut into chunky batons
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
12 garlic cloves, in their skins
10 basil leaves , torn roughly
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
4 -6 tbsp olive oil
1 red pepper, grilled, skinned, quartered and de-seeded
1 yellow pepper, grilled, skinned, quartered and de-seeded
4 field mushrooms, sliced
15 -20 black olives, pitted
8 oz couscous
1 pint water, boiled
1/4 pint olive oil
2 lemons , juice and zest of
1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and chopped finely
4 spring onions, chopped finely
4 -6 tbsp chopped fresh mint
sea salt
black pepper

Directions:

Roasted vegetables:.
Put the prepared aubergine, courgettes, onion and garlic into a large bowl with the basil and rosemary. Sprinkle with half the olive oil and toss well. Leave to stand at room temperature for 3 - 4 hours.
Pre-heat the oven to 220c/425F/gas 7.
Spread the vegetables onto a baking tray or trays, in a single layer, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
Roast for 15 minutes, then add the peppers, mushrooms and olives, and toss.
Return to the oven and roast for a further 10 - 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender, turning once more before the end of the cooking time.
Minted Couscous:.
Put the couscous into a large bowl, and pour the boiling water over it. Stir for a couple of minutes until the water has absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 6 - 7 minutes.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and mix them in thoroughly.
Stir in the chopped pepper, spring onions and mint. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with the roasted vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	777.61 Kcal (3256 kJ)
Calories from fat	440.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.92g	75%
Sodium	296.64mg	12%
Potassium	641.8mg	14%
Total Carbs	67.67g	23%
Sugars	7g	28%
Dietary Fiber	10.65g	43%
Protein	16.53g	33%
Vitamin C	238.9mg	398%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	112.6mg	625%
Calcium	140mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.96 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.97g	75%
Sodium	36.22mg	12%
Potassium	78.37mg	14%
Total Carbs	8.26g	23%
Sugars	0.86g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	43%
Protein	2.02g	33%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	398%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	31%
Iron	13.7mg	625%
Calcium	17.1mg	14%

* 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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