PEARL COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND ROASTED TOMATOES

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Categories     Blender     Olive     Tomato     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Lemon     Mint     Healthy     Couscous     Parsley     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For roasted tomatoes and dressing
2 pints red grape or cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 pound)
3 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For couscous
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 1/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Roast tomatoes and make dressing:
  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Halve tomatoes through stem ends and arrange, cut sides up, in 1 layer in a large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Add garlic to pan and roast in middle of oven until tomatoes are slightly shriveled around edges, about 1 hour. Cool in pan on a rack 30 minutes.
  • Peel garlic and purée with oil, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup roasted tomatoes in a blender until dressing is very smooth.
  • Make couscous:
  • Bring broth to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and stir in couscous, then simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Spread couscous in 1 layer on a baking sheet and cool 15 minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients, dressing, roasted tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste.

HAMIDI SABRINA ARMY
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Katherine Jennings
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion.


Austog Degreat
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MC TOOTHPICK EMPIRE
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This is my new favorite couscous recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Afrin Aktar Mim
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Makumbi Mary
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


DOLLY REPPERT
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The roasted tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Mohid Ahmed
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the flavors were very satisfying.


Owen Chamvanga
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The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were spot-on. I will definitely be making this again!


Lomas Niraula
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This was an amazing dish! The pearl couscous was cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors from the olives, roasted tomatoes, and herbs was divine.