Healthy One-Pan Couscous with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Basil
A delightful and flavorful one-pan dish made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil; perfect for a casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1 Tbsp green pesto
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- Parmesan (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: wash and chop tomatoes, mince garlic, and rip basil leaves.
- Heat up your pan: in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for about a minute.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the couscous, coating it with the tomato mixture.
- Incorporate the pesto and mix well.
- Add 1 cup of water (or broth), stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the mozzarella once all the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: couscous, vegetarian, one-pan, healthy, quick dinner