Stuffed Eggplant with Couscous & Almonds

Smoky almonds, meaty eggplant and whole-grain couscous with herbs make this meal plenty satisfying. Harissa gives the creamy sauce a little kick.

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup water plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • ½ cup whole-wheat couscous (see tip)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons harissa paste or 1/2 teaspoon harissa seasoning
  • ½ cup chopped smoke-flavored almonds
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley