Pearl Couscous with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes
Pearl couscous with sautéed cherry tomatoes is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together chewy couscous and sweet, burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe takes just a few ingredients to create a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add salt, and cook the pearl couscous until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 4. Combine cooked couscous with the sautéed tomatoes in the skillet and stir gently.
- 5. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped basil. Mix well.
- 6. Serve hot with an optional drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg