**Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing recipe for Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes, a dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the comforting warmth of North African cuisine. These succulent tomatoes, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of fluffy couscous, aromatic herbs, and succulent vegetables, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. Accompanying this main course are two equally captivating recipes: a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad, a crisp and tangy complement to the rich stuffing, and a delectable tahini sauce, whose creamy texture and nutty flavor add a touch of elegance to each bite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful trio of recipes, sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
EASY COUSCOUS STUFFED TOMATOES
This recipe for Easy Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes is a great way to close out summer! Serve it along with The Best Whole Chicken in the Crock Pot and a simple spinach salad for a super quick and easy weeknight meal. The feta cheese mixed with couscous and topped with breadcrumbs really makes this a tasty dinner.
Provided by Lisa Leake
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium pot, cook the couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp. You can save the pulp for another recipe (like tomato bisque!) or discard. Place prepared tomatoes in a rectangular baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the feta, garlic, oregano, lemon zest (if you don't have a zester or a microplane, try the smallest holes on your cheese grater), salt, and pepper. Add the couscous when ready and stir until well combined.
- Divide the couscous mixture among the 4 tomatoes (you may need to pack it in with the back of a spoon to fit it all).
- In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the olive oil and sprinkle the crumbs on top of the stuffed tomatoes. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 409 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - COUSCOUS STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Heat the broiler.
- Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the insides to form a bowl. Chop the tomato pulp and put it into a large bowl. Chop the reserved steak and add it to the bowl along with the reserved couscous and chopped parsley. Mix to combine. Stuff each tomato half with the couscous mixture and put them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle a tablespoon of cheese onto each tomato, then broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter and serve hot.
COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES
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 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 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.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that they can hold their shape while cooking and that they have a good flavor.
- Hollow out the tomatoes carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and then use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds. Be careful not to puncture the skin of the tomatoes.
- Season the couscous: Before cooking the couscous, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the finished dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the stuffing: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions: This will ensure that it is cooked properly and that it has the right texture.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the couscous mixture: Once the couscous is cooked, spoon it into the hollowed-out tomatoes. Be sure to pack the couscous in tightly so that it stays in place.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are tender: This will take about 30 minutes. You can tell that the tomatoes are done when they are soft to the touch and the couscous is heated through.
- Serve the tomatoes hot or cold: Couscous-stuffed tomatoes can be served hot or cold. If you are serving them hot, you can top them with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. If you are serving them cold, you can drizzle them with a vinaigrette dressing.
Conclusion:
Couscous-stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a little planning, they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian meal, give couscous-stuffed tomatoes a try.
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