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Mediterranean Gratin

4 servings
Preparation 40 minutes
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Equipment

  • oven

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 11x7-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 & 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.

Nutrition values

Calories: 590 kcal
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Course; Casserole / Vegetables
Cuisine; Mediterranean