If you're looking for a flavorful and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, look no further than couscous stuffed tomatoes. This classic Mediterranean dish combines the vibrant flavors of couscous, fresh herbs, and juicy tomatoes to create a tantalizing meal that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can customize this dish to suit your own taste preferences.
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ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - CREAMY MEXICAN DIP WITH SPICED CHIPS
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop the reserved onion and pepper mixture and put into a bowl. Stir in the sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, adobo sauce, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve with the reserved spiced chips.
COUSCOUS STUFFED TOMATOES
After one bite, this recipe will surely become a dinner staple during the summer months when ripe tomatoes are at their peak in flavour and are in abundance. If you're looking at a hectic schedule, this light entrée can be made a day ahead - just cover the stuffed tomatoes with plastic wrap before refrigerating. For the best-looking presentation, refrigerate the tomato shells and filling separately, and stuff the tomatoes just before serving. Garnish the finished dish with chopped fresh basil for a boost of garden-fresh flavour. You can substitute another bean like chickpeas for the Great Northern beans or swap goat cheese for the feta too.
Categories Lunch,Brunch,Appetizers
Time 18m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the water, 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1⁄8 teaspoon of the pepper to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato and reserve. With a spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a tomato shell. Save the tomato pulp for soups or sauces.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and tomato sauce; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous, feta, and the remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper. Spoon about 3⁄4 cup filling into each tomato shell and cover with the reserved tomato tops.
- Yields 1 stuffed tomato per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal
ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - CEVICHE
Steps:
- Cut the reserved tilapia into 1/2-inch chunks and put them into a glass bowl. Top with the onion, tomato, and jalapeno. Pour in the orange and lime juices and stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Don't let it marinate longer or the fish will turn mushy.
- While the fish is marinating, heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Cut the tortillas into 6 wedges and spread them on the baking sheet in 1 layer. Bake in oven until lightly browned and crisp about 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
- Serve the ceviche in small bowls garnished with the cilantro and with the tortilla chips on the side.
ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - EGGS IN PURGATORY
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 28m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, reserved bloody Mary mix and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Let simmer 5 minutes and then add the basil.
- Crack the 4 eggs into the tomato sauce, and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Transfer some of the sauce into 2 shallow serving bowls. Add 2 eggs to each bowl and serve with toasted bread.
COUSCOUS STUFFED TOMATOES
I started craving stuffed tomatoes for lunch today, but nothing already posted sounded really good. I got a lot of inspiration from all the various stuffed tomato recipes, went through my cupboards, and came up with this. Hope you enjoy as much as I did! The artichoke heart can either be fresh, from a can, or from fozen and thawed. This would make a lovely vegetarian lunch if you use vegetable broth, or even a lovely side dish for dinner.
Provided by CraftScout
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat chicken stock or vegetable broth and olive oil to boiling. Then pour over couscous and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Carefully cut top off of tomato. Scoop out pulp (reserve for later), sprinkle inside with a little salt and turn over on a rack to drain excess liquid.
- Chop artichoke heart, olives, and reserved tomato pulp.
- Fluff couscous and combine with srtichoke, olives, tomato pulp, and oregano. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Lightly pack stuffing mixture into tomato cup and enjoy your lunch!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 652.6, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 13.9
COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
This is a relatively quick vegetarian stuffed pepper recipe I made using ingredients I had on hand. Instead of cabbage, you could easily sub other veggies you have available, though I really liked the crunchy texture it added to the meal.
Provided by Leigh Ann Zerr
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Couscous Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup spaghetti sauce, kidney beans, couscous, Roma tomatoes, and cabbage; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into the skillet. Spoon mixture into the bell peppers.
- Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a small casserole dish. Place stuffed peppers into the dish; cover with remaining 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over peppers. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1828.8 mg, Sugar 29.8 g
COUSCOUS-STUFFED BEEF TOMATOES
Save on the washing up with this all-in-one veggie supper
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put couscous in a heatproof bowl, then pour over 175ml/6fl oz boiling water. Cover and leave for 5 mins. Cut each tomato across about a third of the way down and scoop out the inside with a teaspoon, keeping the tomato intact. Place the tomato bits in a bowl. Scoop out the lid, discarding the core, then reserve the lid. Add garlic, paprika and couscous to the bowl of tomato bits. Leave for 1 min then mix with a fork.
- Put the spring onions, coriander and mint in a bowl, then add the lemon juice, pine nuts, sultanas, olive oil and seasoning. Mix well. Add to the couscous and stir until combined.
- Using a spoon, fill the tomato cases with the couscous mix. Top with the lids, place in a roasting tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 20 mins until soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
SPRING COUSCOUS STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Make and share this Spring Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Put peppers, cut side down, on the surface. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 4-6 minutes.
- In a large skillet heat the other tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion and sauté for a few minutes. Then add beef and garlic salt and pepper. Cook beef and crumble. Drain well. Let cool a few minutes.
- Add mint, oregano, both diced tomatoes, couscous and half of the feta cheese. Gently toss together.
- In a baking dish, place peppers cut side up this time and fill with meat and cheese mixture. Top with remaining one cup of feta. Bake at 375 degrees for an additional 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh mint or basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 670, Carbohydrate 78.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 32.9
COUSCOUS-STUFFED TOMATOES WITH CURRANTS AND HERBS
Steps:
- Halve each tomato horizontally, scoop out and discard the seeds, and with a grapefruit knife scoop out the pulp, reserving it and leaving 1/3-inch-thick shells. Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with salt and invert the tomato shells onto a rack to drain for 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan combine the currants with 1 cup of the broth and simmer them for 5 minutes. Drain the currants in a sieve set over a 2-cup measure, add enough of the remaining broth to measure 1 1/2 cups, and transfer the broth to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous and let it stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Stir the couscous with a fork, breaking up any lumps, and toss it in a bowl with the currants, the reserved tomato pulp, chopped, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the scallion, the dill, the mint, the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Divide the couscous mixture among the tomato shells, mounding it, arrange the stuffed tomatoes in an oiled baking dish just large enough to hold them, and bake them, covered, in a preheated 325°F oven for 10 minutes. Serve the stuffed tomatoes warm or at room temperature.
GREEN BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH TOMATO LENTIL COUSCOUS
This is a very beefy recipe for stuffed peppers, so be forewarned! We like to cut the peppers lengthwise, making shallow boats out of them instead of cups. Either way works well for this recipe.
Provided by Catherine
Categories Stuffed Bell Peppers
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut peppers in half, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, and garlic. Reduce heat to low, add tomato sauce, and let simmer while preparing the couscous.
- Prepare couscous according to package directions, but add the remaining onion to the water before adding the couscous. When couscous is done, combine it with the sauce. Fill bell peppers with the mixture. Top each with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 985 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes. Use firm, ripe tomatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly. Grape or cherry tomatoes are not suitable for this recipe.
- Hollow out the tomatoes carefully. Use a sharp knife to cut a lid off the top of each tomato. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds, being careful not to puncture the tomato skin.
- Season the tomato shells. Sprinkle the inside of the tomato shells with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried oregano.
- Prepare the couscous according to the package directions. Be sure to fluff the couscous with a fork before using.
- Add your desired fillings to the couscous. This could include cooked vegetables, diced meat, or cheese. Be creative and use what you have on hand.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the couscous mixture. Press the couscous mixture firmly into the tomato shells, making sure not to overfill them.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and the type of filling you are using. Generally, 20-30 minutes is a good starting point.
- Let the tomatoes cool slightly before serving. This will make them easier to handle and prevent the filling from falling out.
Conclusion:
Couscous stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give couscous stuffed tomatoes a try!
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