Mediterranean Gratin
4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box 5.8 oz roasted garlic and olive oil flavor couscous mix
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 5 oz
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ⁄2 cup roasted red bell peppers from 7.25-oz jar, drained, chopped
- 11 ⁄2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 4 oz
- 1 ⁄2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Make couscous as directed on box for version without olive oil.
- Meanwhile, spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or gratin dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, place spinach and 2 tablespoons water.
- Cover; cook over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
- Stir in cooked couscous, roasted red peppers, lemon peel, salt, beans and 1⁄2 cup of the cheese.
- Spread mixture in baking dish.
- In small bowl, mix remaining cheese, walnuts and oil.
- Sprinkle over couscous mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Look for boxes of plain and flavored couscous near the rice and legumes in your supermarket. Some stores may carry couscous in the ethnic-foods aisle.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 590 kcal