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