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Mediterranean Pearl Couscous

Mediterranean Pearl Couscous

Cost $8, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 3 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 2/3 cup Israeli couscous
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 medium zucchini
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon capers
    • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

STEPS

1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add couscous, and cook until tender, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat.

2

Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, drain couscous thoroughly, and return to the pot.

3

Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove pine nuts from skillet and set aside.

4

Melt butter in the same skillet. Add zucchini; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and capers. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced in volume, 3 to 5 minutes.

5

Stir in couscous and toasted pine nuts. If the sauce seems dry, gradually add reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce is desired consistency. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

146

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 17
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, consider sprinkling with fresh parsley or basil before serving.Use unflavored vegetable broth instead of water for cooking couscous to enhance the taste.If pine nuts are unavailable, substitute with sliced almonds or sunflower seeds.