Ingredients: (Serves 4)  

400g/14oz couscous

600ml/1 pt boiling water

4 tbsp olive oil

Bunch of scallions, sliced

1 large aubergine, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Squeeze of lemon juice

Salt

Method:

1. Put the couscous into a bowl with some salt and pour in the water. Cover and leave for 5 mins. Then fluff up with fork.

2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan, add scallions and aubergine and gently cook for 4 mins.

3. Add garlic and continue to cook for another 2 mins.

4. Stir in the cooked couscous, squeeze of lemon juice and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season to taste and serve.