Grilled Eggplant with Couscous and Greek Yogurt Dressing
- 23 cup whole-wheat couscous
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds, divided
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced (1 cup)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 2 Tbs. chopped mint leaves
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 7 oz. low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped Persian cucumber
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 small Italian eggplants, each cut on the bias into 6 slices
- To make Salad: Bring 1 cup water to boil in small saucepan.
- Stir in couscous.
- Cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl, and cool 10 minutes.
- Stir 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds and remaining ingredients into couscous, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Chill 1 hour, or overnight.
- To make Dressing: puree all ingredients in blender until smooth.
- To make Eggplant: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Whisk together oil and mint in small bowl.
- Brush eggplant slices with mint oil, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Grill slices 4 minutes per side, or until tender and nicely grill-marked.
- Divide Salad among plates.
- Top each serving with 3 eggplant slices, 1 Tbs.
- remaining pomegranate seeds, and 2 Tbs.
- Dressing.
- Serve remaining Dressing on side.
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Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/grilled-eggplant-with-couscous-and-greek-yogurt-dressing/ (may not work)