Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous Recipe

Name: Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock brought to the boil; 1 each oregano sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 cup couscous whole wheat or regular; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 2 each tomatoes fresh, ripe and sliced thick; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground; 1 each onions diced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or more; 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, and roughly chopped if they are large; 3 tablespoons mint leaves fresh, chopped; 2 ounces arugula (roquette) or baby spinach; 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled or cubed; 1/4 cup almonds sliced, toasted; 4 pinch sea salt (optional, to season tomatoes slices); 4 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin to drizzle

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups vegetable stock brought to the boil
1 each oregano sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 cup couscous whole wheat or regular
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 each tomatoes fresh, ripe and sliced thick
1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
1 each onions diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or more
2 tablespoons capers rinsed, and roughly chopped if they are large
3 tablespoons mint leaves fresh, chopped
2 ounces arugula (roquette) or baby spinach
4 ounces feta cheese crumbled or cubed
1/4 cup almonds sliced, toasted
4 pinch sea salt (optional, to season tomatoes slices)
4 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin to drizzle

1
Bring the stock to the boil in a small saucepan.
2
Turn off the heat.
3
Add the oregano and couscous, stir and cover.
4
Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes until the stock has been absorbed.
5
Turn on the heat to medium.
6
Add two teaspoons of oil to the skillet.
7
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the lemon zest and capers to the skillet and cook for one minute.
9
Add the couscous and mint to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly until heated through, about 2 minutes.
10
Heat the remaining 3 teaspoons of the oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Season the tomato slices with black pepper.
12
Add the tomato slices and sear on each side.
13
About 4 minutes per side or until a brown crust forms.
14
Be careful not to over cook.
15
Remove and set aside.
16
Divide greens amongst 4 serving plates (or 2 to make it a main dish).
17
Then place the couscous on top of each greens.
18
Top the fried tomato slices, sprinkle toasted almond slices and feta cheese over the tomatoes.
19
Sprinkle a tiny amount of flaky sea salt on the tomato slices.
20
Drizzle with a small amount of good extra-virgin olive oil.
21
Add more black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock brought to the boil, 1 each oregano sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried, 1 cup couscous whole wheat or regular, 3 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous falls under the General 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.

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Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous

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