RecipesBaked couscous with zucchini
This recipe features fine couscous that pairs wonderfully with the sweet flavor of zucchini and other fresh vegetables. The mixture is enriched with aromatic...
Ingredients (what you need)
1 zucchini
2 tomatoes
1 eggplant
spring onions
3 cloves of garlic
100g ham
100g Black Forest ham
100g mozzarella
red basil pesto (see photo)
fresh basil
fresh parsley
broth
200g couscous
egg
salt
Recipe steps
Slice the zucchinis and tomatoes into pieces about 1 cm thick, lightly salt them, and fry in a pan on both sides. Then remove them and spread the crushed garlic on the zucchinis.
In the pan, sauté the spring onions, then add diced eggplant, ham, and chopped garlic. Salt it and finally stir in the red pesto.
Pour in the couscous, cover it with boiling broth, stir, then remove from the heat and cover.
After the liquid has been absorbed, add the chopped basil and parsley, then let the mixture cool. Adjust the salt and season to taste. Then stir in the eggs into the cooled mixture.
Place half of the zucchini slices at the bottom of a baking dish, then add the tomatoes, mozzarella, and the couscous mixture. Pack everything down well and add more tomatoes, zucchini, and finally a layer of mozzarella.
Put it in the preheated oven at 200 °C and bake.
Additional information about the recipe Baked couscous with zucchini
Baked couscous with zucchini is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the tenderness of couscous with the fresh taste of zucchini. This dish is popular for its simplicity and quick preparation. Couscous, mixed with grated or diced zucchini, can be enriched with herbs such as parsley or thyme, and cheese, like feta. After baking in the oven, the ingredients blend together and create a tasty crust. It is ideal as a light main course or as a side dish to meat, and it is perfect for vegetarian eaters.
Tomas Rohlena
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