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Aubergine couscous salad

Name: Aubergine couscous salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1 sliced Aubergine; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 140 g Couscous; 225 g Vegetable Stock; 200 g Cherry Tomatoes; Handful Mint; 100 g Goats Cheese; Juice of 1/2 Lemon

A classic Turkish vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

203

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Turkish Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/aubergine-couscous-salad

Ingredients

1 slicedAubergine
3 tablespoonsOlive Oil
140 gCouscous
225 gVegetable Stock
200 gCherry Tomatoes
HandfulMint
100 gGoats Cheese
Juice of 1/2Lemon

Instructions

01
Heat grill to high. Put the aubergine on a baking sheet, brush with oil and season. Grill for about 15 mins, turning and brushing with more oil halfway, until browned and softened.
02
Meanwhile, tip the couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, then cover and leave for 10 mins. Mix the tomatoes, mint, goat’s cheese and remaining oil together. Fluff the couscous up with a fork, then stir in the aubergines, tomato mixture and lemon juice.