Sicilian eggplant stew with couscous
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds
- 2 eggplants
- 1 rib celery
- 1 red onion
- Couscous
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic
- Parsley
- ½ tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ lemon
Steps
- Cut the eggplant into chunks. In the wok add the eggplant, oregano and salt then toss to coat.
- When the eggplant is golden add the onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper and parsley stalks.
- Drain and add the capers then drizzle over the vinegar.
- When the vinegar has evaporated add the tomatoes and simmer for around 15 minutes.
- Put the couscous into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and cover with boiling water then cover the bowl.
- Lightly toast the almonds in a dry pan until golden, keeping them moving.
- Use a fork to fluff up the couscous and stir through half the chopped parsley, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season the stew to taste, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
