Pearl Couscous with Tomatoes
Servings: 4 people (as a main course)
Calories: 448kcal
Tomato Couscous is an amazing side dish full of flavor. Toasted pearl couscous is tossed with a burst tomato sauce and finished with a squeeze of lime for a delightful tang. Yum!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Israeli couscous
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth divided
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce optional(or 1 anchovy)
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add couscous and toast until fragrant, 5-6 minutes. Add 2 ½ cups chicken stock and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- To a large skillet, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become saucy, 5-6 minutes.
- Add remaining chicken broth (1 cup) and fish sauce to the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened but still brothy, 3-5 minutes.
- Off heat, stir in cooked couscous and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sit a few minutes to allow broth to absorb. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can even transform the leftovers into a couscous salad by adding in some chopped cucumbers.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg