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Easy Tomato-Basil Pearled Couscous

This easy tomato-basil pearled couscous brings together the classic flavors of summer tomatoes and basil and delicious creamy fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots peeled and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 10 ounces cremini mushrooms trimmed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • cups pearl couscous
  • ½ cup white wine or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 ripe tomato chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 4 ounces arugula
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil loosely packed
  • Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste

For Garnish:

Instructions

Cook the Aromatics:

  • Heat the oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot and cook for 3-5 minutes until it just begins to turn golden brown.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Cook the Mushrooms:

  • Add the mushrooms to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until they begin to brown. Melt the butter into the pot.

Toast the Couscous:

  • Add the couscous to the pot and cook, stirring regularly, until it begins to turn golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and stock and bring to a boil.

Simmer the Couscous:

  • Reduce heat to low and add the tomatoes to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the couscous is almost tender and the liquid is almost completely absorbed. If the couscous seems dry, add a touch more liquid. Taste and season again to your preferences.

Cook the Greens:

  • Add the arugula and basil to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the couscous is tender and the greens are wilted. Turn off the heat.

To Serve:

  • Divide the cooked couscous between shallow bowls and garnish with basil leaves, mozzarella, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 280mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 33mg
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