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Golden Mozzarella & Veggie Couscous + Gousto Review
Have you heard of Gousto the meal kit delivery service? Or perhaps you have heard of Gousto but weren’t quite sure what they were all about. Well from a weekly changing, chef created menu, you can choose up to 4 dishes and then the ingredients along with step by step recipes cards arrive in a box to your door. The food comes insulated in Woolcool with plenty of disposable ice packs so there’s no need to worry if you’re not in when it arrives! Cooking with Gousto is like painting by numbers and takes away all the hassle of shopping and menu planning. You choose whether you want a box for 2 or 4 people and there are plenty of options for vegetarians.
Last week Gousto send me a box to try out which was a real blessing as having just had a virus I wasn’t feeling up to going shopping let alone planning any meals so it was perfect timing, I just had to turn up in the kitchen and follow the instructions to create delicious meals. I chose some of their quicker dishes which were: Emergency Pork Noodles, Herby Pancetta Carbonara with Chives and Golden Mozzarella & Veggie Couscous which was our favourite dish so am sharing it with you today!
Emergency Pork Noodles (bottom left) Herby Pancetta Carbonara with Chives (top right).
Gousto measure out all the ingredients for you so you save time not having to weigh or measure anything out; you might just have to add some cooking oil or flour to the dishes which everyone has in their kitchen. All the ingredients are top quality, they use high welfare British meat and where possible organic vegetables.. The really good thing about having the recipe cards is that when you have a meal you really love then you can just make it again buying your own ingredients. How often have you gone out to buy special ingredients for a recipe only to find they languish in a drawer or cupboard because no-one actually liked the recipe? I’ve been there and it’s such a waste but with Gousto you will know that you already like the recipe so any special ingredients won’t be wasted.
So back to the Golden Mozzarella & Veggie Couscous which I’ll let Gousto introduce: “Giant couscous, also know as ‘Israeli couscous’ is mixed with warm roasted vegetables, fresh basil & a punchy garlic dressing. Learn how to ‘pane’ the mozzarella, which means coating in breadcrumbs & pan frying it for a melty inside and crispy exterior”. We all really enjoyed this dish although hubby said I could have held back some of the dressing as he found it a bit much so I’d say add it slowly to gauge how much you need for a fine coating on the couscous.
Discount Code
If you’d like to have a break from shopping and meal planning then why not use this discount code COOK25 to get up to £25 off your first order! What are you waiting for? Bon appetite!
NB: This is a commissioned post for Gousto and all opinions are my own.
Golden Mozzarella & Veggie Couscous + Gousto Review
Ingredients
- 125 g 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- 150 g Israeli couscous
- 1 vegetable stock cubes
- 10 g fresh basil
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 garlic
- 1 aubergine
- 30 panko breadcrumbs
- 1 red onion
- 1 to mato
- 1 tsp French Dijon mustard
- 1 British free range egg
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220ºC/ 200ºC (fan)/ 425ºF/ Gas 7.
- Boil kettle.
- Cut the mozzarella in half (like you would a burger bun).
- Pat dry with kitchen paper, then set aside.
- Cut the aubergine in half lengthways then chop into thick slices.
- Cut the tomato into wedges.
- Peel and cut the red onion into quarters.
- Add the aubergine, red onion and tomato to a baking tray (use tin foil to avoid mess!)
- Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Put them in the oven for 25 minutes of until the vegetables are tender and coloured.
- Meanwhile dissolve the stock cube in a pot with 600ml boiled water, then bring to the boil over a high heat.
- Add the couscous and cook for 5 – 8 minutes or until cooked with a slight bite.
- Drain and leave to cool.
- Meanwhile, peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic.
- Combine the garlic, Dijon, vinegar, ½ tsp sugar and 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and mix, this is your dressing.
- Chop the basil finely, including the stalks.
- Add the breadcrumbs to one plate, cornflour to another and beat the egg in a shallow dish.
- Coat the mozzarella discs in the cornflour first, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
- Coat the mozzarella for a second time in the egg, then the breadcrumbs coating every side completely.
- Heat a pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add the breaded mozzarella and cook over a high heat on each side for 30 – 60 seconds until starting to turn golden.
- Combine the roasted vegetables with the drained couscous, dressing and chopped basil.
- Serve the crispy mozzarella over the couscous.
Richard Eldred Hawes
I tend to use giant couscous more than the original nowadays
Helen Moulden
Gousto do some great dishes. I’ve been doing it for the last month!
Camilla
Yes they do, lucky you Helen:-)
Amy Fidler
Really love the look of this x
Camilla
It was yummy:-)
glenn hutton
Looks lovely and very healthy too!
Paul Wilson
Looks delicious and healthy.
Camilla
It was really tasty:-)
Laura Tovey
Does sound lovely! Definitely looks lovely!
Heather Haigh
It looks delicous – something that I know my hubby would enjoy.
Elizabeth
This is so my kind of dish! LOVING what you’ve done here. Yum!
Camilla
All down to Gousto:-)
Chantele
Oh all those dishes look yummy!! The noodles sounds tasty!
Camilla
Thanks Chantele:-)
Anosa
I have never heard of Gousto before but have seen similar things and love the idea of them, the only thing that has put me off before is the cost but will be eading over to their website to see what they have to offer.
Camilla
I think the introductory discount is a great way to try Gousto out and see for yourself the quality of the produce and then you can take it from there:-)
Evelina
Looks absolutely amazing! Unfortunately I can’t eat diary. Any ideas what I could use instead of mozzarella?
Camilla
You could try fried Tofu, I have a warm salad on blog that you could do a mix and match with:-) Just put “tofu” in my search bar!
Hannah
Oh yum! This is my perfect recipe to be honest.
I hadn’t actually heard of Gousto before but i’ll check them out as i’m looking for a service like this to buy as a gift for my brother. He’s young and silly and living in London so wastes his money on cocktails! I’ve been trying to think of a practical but nice gift for him and a Gousto box would be a great option. Thankyou!!
Camilla
Excellent Hannah that sounds like the perfect gift-)
Kara Guppy
I do love couscous but never see it done with cheese before, will have to try it
Camilla
Same here Kara, will be making this again:-)
Paighton Millington - The Lazy Baker
Yum! I love couscous. I’ve never actually heard of Gousto before – but I’m definitely going to check them out. The pork noodles look great too! ☺️ X
Camilla
Glad to have enlightened you – I did see them advertise on TV a while ago!
Ana De- Jesus
Sorry to hear that you had a virus, I hope that you feel better now? This cous cous recipe sounds delicious.
Camilla
Thanks Ana, seem to be coming down with another one – think I need a break! The recipe was delicious:-)
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
It looks just delicious!
Camilla
Thanks Debra;-)
Little B & Me
Although I couldn’t eat it, I have to say it looks great and the colours are AMAZING!
Camilla
The good thing about Gousto is that you can choose dishes to suit your taste:-)
Dean of Little Steps
Looks like a fab brand and product. Would love to try Gousto too, especially since I haven’t tried them before.
Camilla
It really is Dean:-)
peter @Feed Your Soul Too
This dish has wonderful texture and flavors Camilla.
Camilla
It really does Peter:-)
Joanna
I’ve not tried Gousto but like the concept this meal looks delicous
Camilla
Well worth a try Joanna:-)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
Lovely meals. I really like those meal boxes as it means you can cook, but do not have to think about it.
I’d forgotten it was Gousto that we did the Toshiba cookalong with.
Camilla
Yes they are lovely meals and the cookalong was great fun:-)
Rachel
You had me at Mozzarella, it looks just absolutely amazing Camilla.
Camilla
Thanks Rachel, we all loved it:-)
Natalia
I love giant cous-cous, mozarella and vegs, I think this plate would be perfect for me! thanks for sharing x
Camilla
Pleasure:-)
Jess
This sounds gorgeous, I love couscous! I’d never have thought to have it with mozzarella but it actually sounds really nice 🙂
Camilla
It was delicious:-)
Olivia Jade Thristan
Oh my gosh, this sounds amazing and the veggie inside is coming and is ready to try this! 😀 xx
Camilla
Great Olivia;-)
Anosa
i love that Gousto measures out the ingredients for you, most food boxes put me off because I have to do everything myself.
Loving how it all turned out and looks really delicious.
Camilla
Yes it is a real time saver:-)
Jeanne Horak-Druiff
Oh my word – that sounds like my kinda meal!! One big crispy ball of mozzarella – what’s not to like? Sounds like a great service from Gousto too 🙂
Camilla
Well half a ball Jeanne, we don’t want to be greedy now:-) Yes a great service from Gousto to take some of the strain our of your day to day:-)
fashion-mommy
I hear so much about Gousto, and as someone who doesn’t really cook much, I think this would be a good option.
Camilla
You really should try them, with the discount off your first order it’s an absolute stead!
Rhian Westbury
I’ve heard of Gousto but have never really seen any of their recipes, this looks really yummy x
Camilla
It really was lush:-)
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
Ah, that looks so good! Perhaps I should give these recipe boxes a go after all.
Camilla
I’d seriously recommend you trying them and with the discount code it’s a great way try them out!
kate @veggie desserts
This looks delicious. I love trying out the various recipe boxes – they’re perfect when you’re super-busy but still want to eat nice food. I’ll have to try Gousto next.
Camilla
Thanks Kate, it’s nice to not have to think or shop and just turn up to follow instructions and produce a really good meal:-)
Lucy Parissi
I love the giant couscous – am slightly addicted to it in fact. It’s comfort food. I tried Gousto some time ago and they had really good recipes and produce but think they have upped their game even more.
Camilla
I have always been impressed by their recipes in the past. I hadn’t had giant couscous before but will be looking out for it now as it was great and even my daughter ate it who doesn’t like normal couscous.
Mellissa Williams
I love Gousto! I have tried their boxes and they really are fab. Thanks for the discount code I will make a note of it.
Camilla
Great Melissa:-)
Elanor
This looks absolutely amazing and the box itself is such a fantastic idea! I’ve recently changed my diet, so I’m always looking for new and interesting dishes to make it more exciting! 🙂
Camilla
It is great and with the huge discount on your first order it’s an absolute steal:-)
Kavey
I tried Gousto quite a while back – looks like they have added some delicious new recipes to their repertoire. Glad it made the month easier for you, especially when you were feeling poorly.
Camilla
Yes the recipes change every week Kavey so you’d never get bored:-) Last week it was all dishes from Nadia of Bake Off fame:-)