Couscous with Tomato and Garlic
Bright, flavorful, and wonderfully versatile, this Couscous with Tomato and Garlic recipe is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish features fluffy couscous infused with sautéed garlic and juicy blistered cherry tomatoes, bringing a burst of savory and tangy flavors to your plate. Finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of aromatic parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a deliciously light side dish or satisfying meatless main course. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients like olive oil, black pepper, and garlic, this quick and healthy recipe will become a go-to for weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the water.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add 1 cup of couscous, stir quickly, and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
While the couscous is resting, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince 3 garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the tomato and garlic mixture. Stir to combine.
Season the couscous with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust the salt if needed.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the couscous.
Drizzle the dish with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and toss gently to incorporate all the flavors.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1506 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*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.
