Tomato aubergine couscous
Tender aubergine and tomatoes make a generous topping for couscous. The refined-grain couscous means this version is not in our lipedema-friendly selection.
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Amounts for 2 servings
- 120 g plain couscous
- 1 aubergine
- 1 × 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 × 400 g tin, drained chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150 ml boiling water
Let's make it
- Dice aubergine and cook in oil with a splash of water for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cover couscous with boiling water for 5 minutes, following packet ratios.
- Fluff the couscous and spoon the aubergine mixture over it.
Why it's gentle in Renya
Aubergine, tomatoes and chickpeas offset the plain couscous contribution. This describes the ingredient score, not a health effect.
Start at 4, add the ingredient contributions below, then round and keep the result between 1 and 10. Portions here describe one serving.
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