One-Pot Couscous with Burst Tomatoes

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.

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!