Description
A vibrant one-pan dish featuring couscous, juicy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1 Tbsp green pesto
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- Parmesan (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes and mincing the garlic.
- Heat the pan over medium heat, adding a splash of olive oil.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the couscous and stir thoroughly, then mix in the green pesto.
- Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a gentle simmer, covering the pan.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, checking after 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella until melted.
- Add the fresh basil leaves and toss gently to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Feel free to personalize this dish with various proteins, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: couscous, vegetarian, one-pan, garlic, tomatoes, basil, quick meal