Couscous and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean-inspired Couscous and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Fluffy couscous serves as the perfect base, infused with the bold richness of sun-dried tomatoes and a fragrant medley of fresh parsley and basil. Enhanced by sautéed garlic in extra-virgin olive oil and a zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this dish offers a vibrant blend of savory and fresh notes. Optional toasted pine nuts add a satisfying crunch, making it a versatile option as a light main course or a stunning side dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional, toasted)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover with a lid and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2
While the couscous is cooking, chop 0.5 cups of sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces. If they are very oily, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Step 4
Fluff the couscous with a fork to break up any clumps and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed garlic and oil, 0.25 cups of chopped parsley, and 0.25 cups of chopped basil to the couscous. Toss gently to combine.
Step 6
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice over the couscous mixture and season with 0.25 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper. Adjust salt to taste if needed.
Step 7
If desired, toast 2 tablespoons of pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and aromatic. Add the pine nuts to the couscous mixture for extra flavor.
Step 8
Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (781.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1174.0 |
| Total Fat 90.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2577.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 78.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.5g | |
| Protein 20.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 326.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4521.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories