Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes (large vin ripened); 1/3 cup couscous; 1 tablespoon currants; 1/4 cup chicken stock (salt reduced); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon almonds (slivered toasted); 1 tablespoon basil leaves (fresh chopped); 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves); 1 tablespoon chives (fresh finely chopped); 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

4 tomatoes (large vin ripened)
1/3 cup couscous
1 tablespoon currants
1/4 cup chicken stock (salt reduced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon almonds (slivered toasted)
1 tablespoon basil leaves (fresh chopped)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves)
1 tablespoon chives (fresh finely chopped)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)

1
Preheat oven to 220C (200C fan forced).
2
Slice tops from the tomatoes and reserve.
3
Using a teaspoon, scoop out flesh and seeds and place tomatoes and tops on a baking tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender.
4
Place couscous and currants in a heatproof bowl.
5
Place stock and lemon juice in a microwave safe jug and microwave on high (100%) for 30 to 40 secons or until heated through.
6
Stir stock mix into couscous mix and cover and stand for 5 minutes and then using a fork, stir to separate grains.
7
Add almonds basil, parsley, chives and oil and season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
8
Divide couscous mix between tomato shells and replace top and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tomatoes (large vin ripened), 1/3 cup couscous, 1 tablespoon currants, 1/4 cup chicken stock (salt reduced), and more.

Yes, Herb Couscous Stuffed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

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