Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 pound); 3 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 1/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 pound)
3 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 1/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1
Preheat oven to 250F.
2
Halve tomatoes through stem ends and arrange, cut sides up, in 1 layer in a large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan.
3
Add garlic to pan and roast in middle of oven until tomatoes are slightly shriveled around edges, about 1 hour.
4
Cool in pan on a rack 30 minutes.
5
Peel garlic and puree with oil, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup roasted tomatoes in a blender until dressing is very smooth.
6
Bring broth to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and stir in couscous, then simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes.
7
Cover pan and remove from heat.
8
Let stand 10 minutes.
9
Spread couscous in 1 layer on a baking sheet and cool 15 minutes.
10
Transfer couscous to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients, dressing, roasted tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 pound), 3 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup warm water, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes

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