Couscous Ratatouille

Kcal: 400
P: 14
F: 12
C: 60
Fiber: 14

Whole wheat couscous (dry): 80g (1/2 cup), Eggplant: 100g (1/2 small, diced), Zucchini: 100g (1 small, diced), Bell peppers (mixed colors): 100g (1 cup, diced), Tomatoes: 150g (1.5 cups, diced), Onion: 75g (3/4 cup, diced), Garlic: 9g (3 cloves, minced), Vegetable broth: 180ml (3/4 cup), Olive oil: 15ml (1 tbsp), Balsamic vinegar: 10ml (2 tsp), Thyme: 2g (1 tsp, fresh, chopped), Rosemary: 2g (1 tsp, fresh, chopped), Basil: 10g (2 tbsp, fresh, chopped), Parmesan cheese (optional): 15g (1 tbsp, grated), Black pepper: to taste

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: dinner
Dietary Suitable for: Vegetarian (excludes meat, may include dairy and eggs)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Heat 10ml olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 75g diced onion and 9g minced garlic, sauté for 3 minutes. 2. Add 100g diced eggplant and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Add 100g diced zucchini and 100g diced bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes. 4. Add 150g diced tomatoes, 2g chopped thyme, 2g chopped rosemary, 10ml balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. 5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened. 6. Meanwhile, bring 180ml vegetable broth to a boil. 7. Place 80g dry couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour boiling broth over it, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. 8. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in 5ml olive oil. 9. Serve ratatouille over couscous, garnished with 10g chopped basil and 15g grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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