Step 1

Make the couscous salad. Cook the couscous in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried apricots, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the parsley and almonds and season to taste.

Step 2

Grill the eggplant. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, until well-charred and tender.

Step 3

Assemble the eggplant on a platter and top with the couscous salad. Garnish with fresh mint. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Serves 4 as a side dish, or 2 as a main.