Easy Tomato Couscous
An impossibly easy dish that'll hit the spot every time you make it.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal
Equipment
- Small pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1½ cups water or vegetable broth
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the onion and garlic:
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until it softens.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the tomatoes:
- Add the cherry tomatoes and toss with the onions and garlic. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and a big pinch of crushed red pepper if you want to add a little kick. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the couscous:
- Add the couscous to the tomatoes and toss to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Finish the couscous:
- Remove the cover and allow the couscous to simmer for an additional 2 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Add the lemon juice. Taste and season the couscous if needed. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
- Spoon the couscous onto a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges if you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g