DinnerDish

Eggplant Parmesan Couscous Bake

A vegetarian bake with roasted eggplant, couscous, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and panko.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 eggplant, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a baking dish.

Step 2

Toss the eggplant with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper, then roast until browned.

Step 3

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, pour over the couscous, cover, and let stand until fluffy.

Step 4

Fold the couscous with marinara, roasted eggplant, half the mozzarella, and half the parmesan.

Step 5

Spread in the baking dish and top with remaining cheeses and panko.

Step 6

Bake until bubbling and browned, then finish with basil.

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Servings

6

Timing

60 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Peanut-freeVegetarian