Couscous with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes: Quick Summer Recipe
Couscous with pesto and cherry tomatoes is a quick summer recipe, perfect for those with little time but who don’t want to compromise on flavor. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is ideal to take out: just store it in the fridge and bring it to room temperature before enjoying it, perhaps with a few seconds in the microwave if you prefer it slightly warm, as I do.
You can use homemade or store-bought pesto, the result will still be fresh and tasty. It’s always a great idea for lunch because it fills you up without being heavy. A practical, colorful, and light solution, perfect for summer!
Before moving on to the recipe, I remind you of other quick ideas for lunch break
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2/3 servings
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 468.47 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 48.47 (g) of which sugars 9.88 (g)
- Proteins 10.58 (g)
- Fat 26.31 (g) of which saturated 4.70 (g)of which unsaturated 19.93 (g)
- Fibers 4.47 (g)
- Sodium 1,313.70 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 160 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
- 7/8 cup water (hot)
- salt
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Tools
- 1 Bowl
Preparation
Pour the couscous into a large bowl and cover it with boiling water, following the proportions indicated on the package. Let it soak for the recommended time (usually 10 minutes), covering the bowl with a lid or a plate.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut them into small pieces, and add them to the prepared couscous. Add the pesto (to taste), adjust with salt, and mix well to combine all ingredients.
NOTES
This couscous is a fresh, light, and super quick dish to prepare, perfect for summer or when you’re short on time but don’t want to skimp on flavor. You can add your preferred fish: canned tuna, cooked shrimp, or ready-to-eat sea bream fillets. It’s also great cold, to take to the beach or the office. A simple recipe, but one that always looks impressive!
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FAQ
Can I use whole wheat couscous?
Yes, whole wheat couscous works great too! Always follow the cooking instructions on the package
