Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous Recipe

Name: Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 ½ cups couscous; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half; ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves, torn; ¼ cup chickpeas; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; coarse salt, to taste; fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Place stock in a large saucepan over high heat.
2
Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat.
3
Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add couscous, stir and cover.
6
Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.
8
When hot, add tomatoes, spinach, chick peas, garlic and shallot.
9
Saute for 3 minutes or until tomatoes start to soften.
10
Add basil and toss well.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to serving bowl.
13
Add tomato mixture and gently combine.
14
Serve at room temperature.

162

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 cups vegetable stock, 1 ½ cups couscous, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Cherry Tomato 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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Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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