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Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta

Name: Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; one 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted); 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup pearl couscous; 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped; 3–4 tablespoons of mint leaves, chopped (optional, for topping); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping); Massaged Kale Salad (for serving, if you want):; 4–5 stalks kale, stems removed, torn into small bite-sized pieces (can be curly kale or lacinato kale, I use both); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta is a flavorful and hearty dish. With a base of pearl couscous, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes, it's packed with protein and fiber. Topped with fresh chives, mint, and crumbled feta, it's a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve with massaged kale salad.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, thinly sliced

one 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted)

3/4 cups water or vegetable broth

1/2 cup pearl couscous

1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

3–4 tablespoons of mint leaves, chopped (optional, for topping)

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping)

4–5 stalks kale, stems removed, torn into small bite-sized pieces (can be curly kale or lacinato kale, I use both)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

salt and pepper to taste

Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cumin; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas and mash gently a few times – this is optional but just creates a more interesting texture and helps it get a little bit creamy.

Add the diced canned tomatoes; bring to a simmer.

Add the broth, salt, and couscous; bring to a simmer, then cover and keep on low heat for 6-8 minutes or until the couscous is soft and has absorbed most of the liquid. It should be nice and soft / chewy, like an al dente pasta.

Finish by stirring in chives. Massage the kale with the dressing ingredients in a small bowl for a minute or two, just until tender.

Serve couscous with a little side of the massaged kale. Top individual servings with mint leaves and feta. Creamy, chewy, comforting – it’s so good!

Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta

Ingredients

Couscous Skillet With Tomatoes, Chickpeas, And Feta

Massaged Kale Salad (for Serving, If You Want)

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Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta

Ingredients

Couscous Skillet With Tomatoes, Chickpeas, And Feta

Massaged Kale Salad (for Serving, If You Want)

Steps

Notes

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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