Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup; 1 1/2 cup fine diced yellow onion; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 teaspoon white pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1 1/2 cup diced dried apricot; 6 cups Moroccan couscous; 3 cups chopped seedless kalamata olives; 12 ounces pine nuts, toasted; 1 cup snipped chives; 3 cups feta cheese; 8 whole Roma tomatoes; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 pound baby arugula, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup
1 1/2 cup fine diced yellow onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon white pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cup diced dried apricot
6 cups Moroccan couscous
3 cups chopped seedless kalamata olives
12 ounces pine nuts, toasted
1 cup snipped chives
3 cups feta cheese
8 whole Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 pound baby arugula, for garnish

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In a heavy sauce pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and lightly saute onions until opaque.
2
Add garlic and saute to aroma.
3
Add the chicken stock, salt, white pepper and dried apricot and bring to a full boil.
4
Place the couscous in a 4 quart pan and pour the chicken stock mixture over and mix thoroughly.
5
Cover tightly and wrap - allow to stand for 10 minutes.
6
Fluff with a fork and fold in olives and pine nuts, chives and feta cheese.
7
Meanwhile, fine dice the seedless flesh of the Roma tomato, toss in the 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar.
8
Season with salt and white pepper and garnish with arugula.
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1668

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, 1 1/2 cup fine diced yellow onion, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 6 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes

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