Couscous & Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Couscous & Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion (chopped); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup couscous (whole wheat)

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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Couscous & Cherry Tomatoes

Here, from Chef Vincenzo Della Polla, is a simple and savory recipe for whole-wheat couscous. Enjoy it for lunch, as a side dish, or as a hearty snack any time of day.

Course: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: International, Vegan, Vegetarian

Materials

1/2 red onion chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup couscous (whole wheat)

Instructions

Lightly mist a medium nonstick saucepan with canola oil spray and pre-heat over medium-high heat.
Add onions to pan and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and water to pan, and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer until tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, place couscous in medium mixing bowl.
Remove tomato mixture from heat and immediately pour over couscous. Cover and let stand 5 to 8 minutes, until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir with fork to fluff before serving.

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