Best 7 Couscous With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our couscous with sun-dried tomatoes recipe. This vibrant dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring fluffy couscous, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a symphony of Mediterranean spices. Dive into the heart of this flavorful dish, where each ingredient plays a harmonious role. From the juicy sun-dried tomatoes to the aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, every element is carefully chosen to create a dish that is both satisfying and unforgettable. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece as we guide you through the simple steps to create a perfect couscous dish that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO AND FETA



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Recipe VIDEO above. A 12 minute, no cook, giant Couscous Salad with sun dried tomato, feta, rocket / arugula, herbs and the added nutty tastiness of chickpeas. My shortcut-flavour tip is to use the oil from the sun dried tomato jar as the dressing - free flavour! The flavour pops from the sun dried tomato and feta are quite intense, so this truly is satisfying to have as a meal, or as a substantial side. This makes quite a lot - serves 5 as a main, or 8 - 10 as a side. Keeps very well.

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups dried couscous ((Note 1))
1 1/4 cups / 315 ml boiled water
1 tsp vegetable stock powder ((or 1 cube crumbled) (Note 2))
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 tsp coriander powder (or cumin - I interchange)
400 g / 14 oz chickpeas (1 can) (, drained)
1/2 cup coriander (, finely chopped)
1/2 cup parsley (, finely chopped (or mint))
1 red onion (, chopped)
220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in OIL ((Note 3))
120 g / 4 oz rocket / arugula lettuce (, chopped into 5 cm / 2" pieces)
Zest of 1 large lemon
5 tbsp fresh lemon juice ((2 large lemons))
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
60 g / 2 oz feta (, crumbled)
Salt and pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas, couscous, vegetable stock powder, coriander and garlic in a large bowl. Pour over hot water, shake to level out couscous (chickpeas should mostly settle on top). Cover with plate or cling wrap, set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Cool a bit.
  • Add coriander, parsley, onion, sun dried tomatoes (including all oil), rocket, lemon juice and black pepper. Sprinkle zest across surface. Toss well to combine.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with feta. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 183 g, Calories 260 kcal

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FETA



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This easy couscous recipe works well served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup shelled pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a dry, non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Be sure to watch them closely as they can burn quickly once they get hot. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, olive oil and kosher salt, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped green onion, and pine nuts. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

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

ROASTED PECAN COUSCOUS WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND MUSHROOMS



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Roasted pecans, sauteed onion, mushrooms, and garlic marry beautifully with Parmesan, sun-dried tomato pesto, and couscous. If you wish, stir in cooked chicken and more veggies to make it a complete meal. I regularly add shelled edamame for a boost of meatless protein.

Provided by MRSKNIGHT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup pecan pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups quartered fresh button mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons butter
1 ¼ cups water
1 (5.8 ounce) box couscous
1 (8.5 ounce) bottle sun-dried tomato pesto
⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spread the pecan pieces onto a baking sheet and place in a cold oven.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to begin roasting the pecans. Roast until aromatic, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Return the skillet to the heat. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Stir the water into the butter; bring to a boil. Put the couscous in a glass bowl; pour the butter and water mixture over the couscous. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit until the couscous absorbs all of the moisture, 7 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir the toasted pecans, the mushroom mixture, the pesto, and Parmesan cheese through the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeeChick

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (12 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup couscous
1 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
salt and black pepper
3/4-1 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Stir in the cous cous & sun dried tomatoes.
  • Simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil & pinenuts.
  • Salt & pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE, AND MINT



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Make and share this Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mollyvf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/2 cup minced sun-dried tomato packed in oil, with one tbs oil
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 4 tablespoons fresh basil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook couscous.
  • Transfer couscous to large bowl and add peas, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved oil, feta cheese, and mint.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.8

CHICKEN COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Super Easy. Couscous turns out a pretty orange color in the tomato oil. Could replace chicken with tender beef or pork strips.

Provided by Tina Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 small yellow onion, coursely chopped
5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (in oil)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
1 1/2 cups water (or broth, or water or white wine mix)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup couscous, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sage in oil over medium heat.
  • Add tomatoes to chicken mix.
  • set aside.
  • Boil water, add butter, and remove from heat.
  • Add couscous.
  • Add couscous to chicken mix and mix well or serve chicken mix over a bed of couscous.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Choose fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality couscous.
  • Toast the couscous: Toasting the couscous before cooking it adds a nutty flavor and helps to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the couscous will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a vegetable broth or chicken broth, or even a combination of the two.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs add flavor, color, and texture to the couscous. Feel free to experiment with different combinations, such as sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers. Herbs like basil, thyme, or oregano are also great additions.
  • Let the couscous rest: After cooking the couscous, let it rest for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help to prevent the couscous from becoming gummy.

Conclusion:

Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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