Food and Drinks

GREEK BOWLS

The quickest Mediterranean-inspired POWER BOWLS! In less than 30 minutes, this dish is made with roasted bell peppers, fresh cucumbers, feta, and a simple but amazing red wine vinaigrette. Low-carbohydrate, nutrient-rich and filling!

It’s been 14 days, 336 hrs, and 20160 s without donuts. I’ve cut them out of my diet.

Then again. But then again.

These power bowls will hold me over for the moment.

This is not a traditional donut, but it gives me the energy to last the entire day.

The roasted eggplants, zucchinis, bell peppers, and cucumbers, along with a red wine vinaigrette that is tangy, are enough to make me forget about the donuts.

Wait. This is a blatant lie. Naturally, I miss the donuts.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup whole wheat Couscous
  • Half and slice a one 3/4-pound globe aubergine
  • Slice 2 medium zucchini into 3/4-inch round slices
  • Olive oil two tablespoons
  • Three cloves garlic, minced
  • Black pepper and Kosher Salt
  • Sliced Persian cucumbers 2
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers in a jar, drained
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata black olives
  • Two ounces of crumbled feta
  • Fresh parsley leaves, two tablespoons

RED WINE GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

  • Red wine vinegar, three tablespoons
  • Extra virgin olive oil, two tablespoons
  • Dijon Mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • One clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • To taste, add Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper

NSTRUCTIONS

  • For the red wine garlic dressing, whisk together red vinegar, olive, Dijon, oregano, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cook couscous as per the instructions on the package; set aside.
  • Add eggplant and zucchini to the baking sheet in one layer. Add garlic and olive oil; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Gently combine by gently tossing.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
  • Divide the couscous into bowls. Top with red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, feta, and olives.
  • Garnish with parsley if you wish. Serve immediately.

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