Balsamic Tomato Couscous
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Balsamic Tomato Couscous recipe! Bursting with juicy, skillet-sautéed cherry tomatoes infused with tangy balsamic vinegar and fragrant garlic, this Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs perfectly with fluffy couscous. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil and optional crumbled feta cheese, it’s a light yet satisfying option that works as a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant party side. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for any season. Try this wholesome and delicious couscous recipe for a crowd-pleasing hit that’s packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a boil over medium heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
While the couscous rests, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1.5 cups of cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Let the mixture cook for an additional 1 minute.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the tomato and balsamic mixture over the couscous and gently toss to combine.
Stir in 0.25 cups of chopped fresh basil.
If using, sprinkle 0.5 cups of crumbled feta cheese over the dish before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2868 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 930 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
