Mediterranean Gratin

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

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
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Make couscous as directed on box for version without olive oil.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Stir in cooked couscous, roasted red peppers, lemon peel, salt, beans and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spread mixture in baking dish.
  • 4
    In small bowl, mix remaining cheese, walnuts and oil. Sprinkle over couscous mixture.
  • 5
    Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

  • 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 Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
530
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
910mg
38%
Potassium
580mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
20%
Dietary Fiber
11g
43%
Sugars
5g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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