How to Make Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal to add to your weeknight rotation? Look no further than this delicious Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato recipe. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is bursting with savory flavors and is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or simply looking to switch up your dinner routine, this recipe is a winner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
  • Nutrition

    528 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 455mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 434mg