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One-Pot Couscous with Burst Tomatoes

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Buttery toasted couscous studded with sweet cherry tomatoes might just be the side dish that literally goes with everything. Steak? Check. Fish? Yep. Alongside a big salad, or even on top of a salad? Most definitely.

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish comes together in one pot. Browned butter adds a special richness, but swapping olive oil for butter is an easy vegan-friendly variation.

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish of browned-butter-toasted couscous & sweet cherry tomatoes comes together in one pot, equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!

There are dozens of varieties of couscous out there, but I most commonly see Moroccan couscous and larger pearled Israeli couscous. The cooking time is written for Moroccan couscous; you can use Israeli couscous instead, but the larger grains will need an additional 5-10 minutes to fully cook.

I love the nutty flavor of 100% whole wheat durum couscous, not to mention the nutrition boost. This is equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish of browned-butter-toasted couscous & sweet cherry tomatoes comes together in one pot, equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish of browned-butter-toasted couscous & sweet cherry tomatoes comes together in one pot, equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!
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One-Pot Couscous with Burst Tomatoes

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish of browned-butter-toasted couscous & sweet cherry tomatoes comes together in one pot, equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 6
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 2 T. butter
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 16 oz. cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro minced
  • 1/2 t. onion powder
  • 1/2 t. garlic powder
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. pepper

Instructions

  • Brown butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add couscous and toast in butter until light golden and fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes and broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  • Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have burst and couscous is al dente, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, cilantro, and spices. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Let rest for 2-3 minutes to let the herbs soften, then serve warm or at room temp.
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11 April 2018 Tagged With: Healthy Eats, Middle Eastern, Side Dishes, Under 30 Minutes, Vegetarian

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