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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to break up any clumps and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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.
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.
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.
Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2577 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4521 mg | 96% | |
*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.
