Best 12 Tomato Pea Couscous Recipes

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Tomato pea couscous is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of tomatoes, peas, and couscous creates a colorful and delicious meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, tomato pea couscous is a great choice.

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

TOMATO PEA COUSCOUS



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I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEARL COUSCOUS WITH TOMATO SAUCE



Pearl Couscous with Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous in boiling salted water, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Cook 1 small diced red onion, 3 chopped garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add 1 cup packaged strained tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer until thick, 5 minutes. Stir in the couscous and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper. Top with more parsley.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT



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Steam frozen peas with the couscous to make this quick side dish even quicker.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 7.6-ounce box couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice from 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine and then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the mint, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

PEA AND MINT COUSCOUS



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas
2/3 cup couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with salt. Add peas and return water to a boil. Stir in couscous and cover pan. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES, KALE AND CHICKPEAS



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The topping for this couscous isn't too much more complicated than making a tomato sauce with blanched kale and chickpeas added. Reconstitute the couscous, then start the topping. By the time the topping is done the couscous will be ready to steam in the microwave.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups couscous, preferably whole wheat
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes, with juice, pulsed a few times in a food processor or mini processor
Pinch of sugar
Salt to taste
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch (about 3/4 pound) black kale, stemmed and washed thoroughly
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a saucepan full of water for the kale. Put the couscous in a bowl, add salt to taste, and if desired, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Stir or rub between your fingers to distribute the oil (with the oil the couscous is a little fluffier, but you can omit this step). Cover with ½ inch of warm water or stock, if you have some. Let sit while you prepare the tomato sauce. Stir every once in a while to fluff.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a wide skillet or saucepan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. As soon as the garlic begins to smell fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute), add the tomatoes, sugar, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • By now the water in the pot will be boiling. Add salt to taste and the kale. Blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but still bright. Using a skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine and stir into the tomato sauce, along with the chickpeas and cilantro. Keep warm.
  • Cover the couscous bowl with plastic wrap, pierce in a few places and microwave for 2 minutes at full power. Remove from the microwave carefully, as the bowl will be hot. Carefully remove the plastic and fluff. Cover again and return to the microwave for 1 minute. Serve the couscous topped with the tomato and kale sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1052 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

MOROCCAN TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP WITH COUSCOUS



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This filling soup is healthy and packed with the flavours of North Africa: harissa, ginger, lemon and coriander

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

75g couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
750ml low-sodium hot vegetable stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped into small cubes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
half a finger of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1-2 tbsp ras-el-hanout
1 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve
400g tin chopped tomato
400g tin chickpea
juice ½ lemon
roughly chopped coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the couscous into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir through 1 tbsp of the oil. Pour over enough hot stock just to cover and cover the bowl with cling film and set aside.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and carrot gently for 8 mins until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 mins more then stir in the ras el hanout and harissa and cook for another minute. Pour in the tomatoes and stock and give everything a good stir. Season, add the chickpeas and simmer everything gently for 20 mins until thickened slightly then squeeze over the lemon.
  • Uncover the couscous and fluff up with a fork. Spoon the soup into bowls, top each with a mound of couscous, scatter with coriander and serve with extra harissa for those who want it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

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

PEARL COUSCOUS WITH CREAMY FETA AND CHICKPEAS



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Baking pearl couscous with chickpeas, roasted tomatoes and garlic results in a one-pan vegetarian meal that's cozy and very savory, especially if you use a flavorful stock for cooking. Soft and almost porridgelike in texture, it satisfies the same urge as polenta or risotto. Lemon zest and fresh herbs make it bright, while feta, added at the end, gives the whole thing a creamy richness. Save leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day; they pack up perfectly. If you feel like you need more vegetables here to round out the meal, serve this on a bed of baby spinach, some of which will wilt on contact with the hot couscous.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving
2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
3 oregano, rosemary or sage sprigs
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, dill or parsley, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces pearl couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup feta, crumbled (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-inch baking dish, cake pan or gratin dish, toss together tomatoes, scallions, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano sprigs. Roast until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While tomatoes roast, heat the stock until it boils, then stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, adding more to taste. (You want a well-seasoned broth here to flavor the couscous.) Stir in cilantro, lemon zest and cumin.
  • Remove tomatoes from oven and fold in couscous, chickpeas and hot stock mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil, and return to oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and fold in about 3/4ths of the feta (save the rest for garnish) and Parmesan. Bake uncovered until feta starts to melt, another 5 minutes.
  • To serve, pull out and discard herb sprigs if you like, and spoon couscous into bowls. Top with remaining feta, lots more herbs, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

PEA TOMATO COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Pea Tomato Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup frozen baby sweet peas
1/2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed
3/4 cup couscous, uncooked
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat.
  • saute shallots/garlic in oil until softened.
  • Stir in cumin and cook 1-2 minute.
  • Add broth, peas and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer 1-2 minute.
  • Stir in the couscous.
  • Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 13.9

SPICY CHICKPEA & SUN-DRIED TOMATO COUSCOUS



Spicy Chickpea & Sun-dried Tomato Couscous image

Great to prepare as a batch to add into work lunch boxes with baby leaf salad or lovely as a side to accompany a summer BBQ. I sometimes sprinkle some feta cheese onto mine before serving.

Provided by louhutchybum

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Drain the chickpeas & rinse under the tap. Cut the tomatoes into small chunks. Place the chickpeas and tomatoes in a pan and warm through on a medium heat. Stir through the paprika and chilli and season with salt and pepper. Reduce to a low heat.
  • Pour your couscous into large bowl and pour over the hot vegetable stock. Put a plate over the bowl and let the couscous absorb the stock. Once the stock is absorbed, check the couscous is nice and soft, then fluff with a fork.
  • Add your chickpea and tomato mix into the couscous and fold together. The couscous can be kept int the fridge for up to three days if using for packed lunches.

COUSCOUS WITH CHICK-PEAS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Lori D. Shaller

Categories     Tomato     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Chickpea     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup couscous
1 tomato, seeded, diced
1/2 cup drained canned chick-peas (garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter small baking dish. Bring chicken broth and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add couscous. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until couscous is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, chick-peas, raisins, cinnamon, basil and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes.

CHICKPEA, SPINACH AND TOMATO COUSCOUS



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I adapted pinkcherryblossom's great recipe for spinach and chickpea curry to make this tasty vegetarian couscous. I changed the combination of spices a bit and substituted canned tomatoes for fresh ones. It's very flavorful and filling but light at the same time. I use Near East couscous mix for the grain: it's ready in 5 minutes as opposed to real couscous which is very long to make. If you don't use spinach in the recipe, you might want to add a little water in step 3. You may also add other vegetables, such as carrot, squash, eggplant or potatoes. Boil or steam them aldente separately and add them in step 3. This makes a perfect vegetarian entree that you can serve along with a mediteranean salad (tomato and cucumber with olive oil and lemon dressing) or simply by itself.

Provided by Dina Cohen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 onions, chopped
2 big tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 lb fresh spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 lemon juice
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, sliced (optional)
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and add the onions. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until onions are golden. Stir often.
  • Add the garlic, spices and salt (not too much as the bouillon is also salted). Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas, lemon juice and bouillon. Bring to a higher heat for about 3 minutes then let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is flavorful but not too thick.
  • Prepare the couscous grain according to package directions.
  • Serve vegetables over warm couscous and decorate with fresh coriander. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 8.2, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh tomatoes and peas for the best flavor. If fresh tomatoes are not available, use canned diced tomatoes, but drain them well before using.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if desired.
  • Cook the Couscous Properly: Couscous can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common method is to simmer it in boiling water or broth. Make sure to follow the package directions for the best results.
  • Let the Dish Rest: After cooking, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: For a finishing touch, garnish the dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil.

Conclusion:

Tomato pea couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and peas. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tomato pea couscous a try. You won't be disappointed!

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