Grilled Pesto Veggie Stack by @thrivingonplants

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Recipe by Cherie Tu (IG profile @thrivingonplants)

Ingredients

2/3 cup veggie stock

2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 cup couscous

2 tbsp Saclà Free From Basil Pesto

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp oregano

1 red capsicum, quartered

1 eggplant, cut into thick slices

1 zucchini, sliced thin lengthways

1 small wedge pumpkin, thinly sliced

1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Fresh basil, to garnish

Method

1 In a small saucepan, bring the veggie stock to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and add in the lemon juice and couscous. Pop the lid on and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff up with a fork.

2 In the meantime, mix the pesto, olive oil and oregano until well combined.

3 Spray your grill/grill pan with a light layer of oil and preheat over high heat.

4 Add the vegetables onto the grill and brush on the pesto oil mixture. Grill on both sides until cooked through and lightly browned. Season well with salt and pepper.

5 To assemble, spoon a layer of couscous onto a plate. Layer all of the vegetables until you have a tall stack. Top with extra pesto oil on and around the stack and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Method

2 In the meantime, mix the pesto, olive oil and oregano until well combined.

3 Spray your grill/grill pan with a light layer of oil and preheat over high heat.

4 Add the vegetables onto the grill and brush on the pesto oil mixture. Grill on both sides until cooked through and lightly browned. Season well with salt and pepper.

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