Description
Pearl couscous with sautéed cherry tomatoes is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. The fluffy pearls of couscous absorb the sweetness of the juicy tomatoes, enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh basil. This quick, easy-to-make recipe is not only a delightful weeknight meal but also an impressive dish for entertaining—all while sneaking in some veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add pearl couscous and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Sauté the Tomatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften and begin to burst.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Combine: Drain any excess liquid from the couscous and fold it into the skillet with sautéed tomatoes. Cook for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Garnish: Remove from heat, toss in fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg