This vegetarian-friendly salad is hearty and bursting with flavour - it’s a true showstopper! Roasted eggplant in a smokey spice blend brings depth, while sweet bursts of currants add a little magic to every bite. Topped with creamy crumbles of feta and a tangy capsicum relish, it’s a feast for the senses and a celebration on your plate!
This recipe is under 650kcal per serving.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed
1 packet
Chargrilled Capsicum Relish
(Contains: Sulphites; )
1 packet
Pearl (Israeli) Couscous
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; )
1 packet
Goat Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
2
Eggplant
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 sachet
Kiwi Spice Blend
1
Lemon
1 packet
Currants
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat. )
1 packet
Cherry Tomatoes
1
Radish
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle.
• Cut eggplant into quarters lengthways, then deeply score the flesh to make a criss-cross pattern.
• In a medium bowl, combine Kiwi spice blend and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add eggplant to the bowl and rub with spice mixture.
• Place on a lined oven tray, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Toast pearl couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden,
1-2 minutes.
• Half-fill saucepan with water, then add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, until tender,
10-12 minutes.
• While the couscous is boiling, halve cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice radish. Zest lemon to get a pinch and slice into wedges.
• Drain and return couscous to the pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Add lemon zest and currants and stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, combine couscous, tomatoes, radish, mixed salad leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.
• Divide pearl couscous salad between bowls.
• Top with smokey eggplant.
• Drizzle over chargrilled capsicum relish and crumble over goat cheese to serve. Enjoy!