Best 8 Couscous With Feta Sun Dried Tomatoes And Kalamata Olives Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delightful recipe for couscous with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. This delectable dish combines the wholesome goodness of couscous with the tangy zest of feta cheese, the savory sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, and the piquant brine of Kalamata olives, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a flavorful side dish to complement your main course, this recipe promises to deliver a culinary journey that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FETA



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This easy couscous recipe works well served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup shelled pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a dry, non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Be sure to watch them closely as they can burn quickly once they get hot. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, olive oil and kosher salt, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped green onion, and pine nuts. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

GREEK COUSCOUS



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Greek style Israeli couscous. So delicious!

Provided by KenzieKook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken broth and water into a saucepan, stir in the garlic, and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Allow the couscous to stand until all the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool to warm temperature.
  • In a large serving bowl, lightly toss the couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and garbanzo beans. Mix the oregano, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, and pour over the couscous mixture. Toss again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 591.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO



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A delicate, flavorful dish that will satisfy vegans and carnivores alike! Inspired by my family's deep Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition, this is a great meal alternative during strict fasting times. It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing! I hope you will enjoy this recipe. Add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight!

Provided by Erin C. David

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Egyptian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 455.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
4 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 (10-ounce) box couscous
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 lemon, juiced
6 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes
4 tablespoons roughly chopped kalamata olives
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the couscous: In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute a few minutes more. Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the box of couscous, turn off heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2 cups on large plate, add in 1/2 pound feta, and let cool. Keep the remaining hot to serve with chicken. (Put in covered casserole and reheat in oven last 10 minutes with chicken.)
  • For the chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Trim chicken with a boning knife, if needed. Start at top of breast and carefully make a lengthwise cut from top to bottom and making a pocket about 2 inches, making sure not to pierce the other side of the breast. When couscous is cool enough to handle, carefully spoon couscous mixture into pocket. Even out the stuffing by gently moving it around with your hands. Wipe off any excess couscous from outside of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan and brown off both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, make the sauce.
  • For the sauce: In saute pan that you cooked chicken breasts in, heat and add garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce by one third. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, let reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, add the olives, turn off heat, add the butter and stir to combine.
  • To serve, place couscous from oven on plate, cut chicken breast in half, top with sauce, crumble remaining feta cheese over.

COUSCOUS WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES



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Pulled from Guy Fieri's recipe Recipe #510969. I made the recipe noted but wanted to share the couscous recipe with everyone. It is TDF! I used Israeli Couscous and it was divine and so pretty! It's company worthy and very easy to make.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
4 tablespoons kalamata olives, rough chopped
2 1/3 cups chicken stock, can reduce to 2 1/4 for drier couscous
2 cups israeli couscous
salt, if using, I do not use
pepper, if using
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, warm through for 10 seconds. CAREFUL not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 30 seconds more.
  • Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the couscous, and simmer on lowest setting until liquid is absorbed, per package instructions. approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Add in 1/2 pound feta.

COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA & SUN-DRIED TOMATO



Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breast With Feta & Sun-Dried Tomato image

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri, 2008 Show: Guy's Big Bite Episode: Mediterranean Marination Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guys-big-bite-/couscous-stuffed-chicken-breast-with-feta-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-kalamata-olives-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Provided by Melanie W.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
salt and pepper
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 lemon, juiced
6 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the couscous:.
  • Directions.
  • In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute a few minutes more. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the box of couscous, turn off heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2 cups on large plate, add in 1/2 pound feta, and let cool. Keep the remaining hot to serve with chicken. (Put in covered casserole and reheat in oven last 10 minutes with chicken.).
  • For the chicken:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Trim chicken with a boning knife, if needed. Start at top of breast and carefully make a lengthwise cut from top to bottom and making a pocket about 2 inches, making sure not to pierce the other side of the breast. When couscous is cool enough to handle, carefully spoon couscous mixture into pocket. Even out the stuffing by gently moving it around with your hands. Wipe off any excess couscous from outside of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan and brown off both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, make the sauce.
  • For the sauce:.
  • In saute pan that you cooked chicken breasts in, heat and add garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce by one third. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, let reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, turn off heat, add the butter and stir to combine.
  • To serve, place couscous from oven on plate, cut chicken breast in half, top with sauce, crumble remaining feta cheese over.

COUSCOUS WITH FETA 'N' TOMATOES



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This light and lovely side dish features a great blend of tangy flavors mellowed by easy-to-cook couscous. It really comes together in a snap. -Josephine Piro of Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1-1/4 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over tomatoes; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Drain and chop tomatoes; add to couscous. Gently stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Couscous Salad With Feta Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

This light and lovely side dish features tangy flavors mellowed by easy-to-cook couscous. It really comes together in a snap and is scrumdilicious and healty (O.M.G !!! ) too. Recipe was found in Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magaizine. Enjoy !!!!

Provided by Buddybearr

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil )
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups couscous (uncooked )
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled )
1/4 cup fresh parsley (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano (minced or 1/2 tsp dried oregano )
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over tomatoes. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil and stir in couscous.
  • Remove saucepan with broth and couscous from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  • Drain and chop tomatoes and add couscous.
  • Gently stir in remaining ingredients (feta cheese, parsley, oregano, lemon juice, tsp of water and olive oil)
  • Serve warmed or chilled and -- Manga ! .

Tips:

  • Use high-quality couscous for the best results.
  • Rinse the couscous before cooking to remove any bitterness.
  • Use a vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful dish.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the couscous, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the couscous, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika.
  • Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives to the couscous for a delicious and colorful dish.

Conclusion:

This couscous dish is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives add a delicious and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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