Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Exquisite Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes and Feta. This delightful dish features fluffy pearl couscous paired with sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this easy-to-make skillet meal is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. Each bite transports you to a sun-kissed Mediterranean escape, making it a must-try for any culinary enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme or basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl couscous under cold water. Prepare other ingredients: halve cherry tomatoes, mince garlic, and crumble feta.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rinsed pearl couscous and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir cooked couscous into the skillet mixture. Gently fold in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and lightly mix to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg