Pearl Couscous With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Olives And Mint Recipe

Name: Pearl Couscous With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Olives And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for roasting; 1/4 cup warm water; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 3 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups Israeli pearl couscous; 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced in half; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for roasting
1/4 cup warm water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups Israeli pearl couscous
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced in half
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Cut tomatoes in half, coat with olive oil and arrange, cut sides up on a baking sheet. Add one garlic clove and roast until tomatoes are slightly shriveled around edges, about 35-45 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet before you try to remove them.
2
Puree in a blender, 1 small clove of garlic, 1/4 c. olive oil, 1/4 c. water, 2 tsp. lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a few of the roasted tomatoes until smooth. Set aside.
3
Heat 2 Tbls olive oil to large heavy sauce pan and add couscous. Stir until couscous browns slightly. Add chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered until just tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes.
4
Place couscous in a bowl and stir in pureed dressing, remaining roasted tomatoes, olives, parsley, mint. Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for roasting, 1/4 cup warm water, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Olives And Mint 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.

Pearl Couscous With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Olives And Mint

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