Couscous with tuna, eggs, and cherry tomatoes.
When it’s hot and you don’t feel like cooking, couscous becomes a perfect ally in the kitchen. It’s prepared in a few minutes, it’s light but satisfying, and it can be dressed in a thousand different ways!
Today I propose one of my favorite versions: couscous with tuna, boiled eggs, and cherry tomatoes. A fresh, colorful, and complete dish, perfect to enjoy even cold.
I often take it to the office, but it’s also perfect to enjoy under the umbrella and it’s always a guarantee!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 2 cups couscous
- 11.3 oz tuna in oil (2 cans)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (or hot water)
- to taste salt
Tools
- Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Steps
Pour the couscous into a large bowl and add 1 1/4 cups of slightly salted hot water or vegetable broth.
Quickly stir, cover with a lid or plate, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
After the time, fluff the couscous with a fork and dress with a drizzle of oil.
Place the eggs in a saucepan with cold water, bring to a boil, and let them cook for 8 minutes. Once ready, cool them under cold running water.
Peel them, cut them into wedges, and place them in a large bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes well and cut them in half or quarters, depending on the size.
Place them in the bowl with the boiled eggs and add the drained tuna.
Add the couscous, adjust with salt and oil, and gently mix to combine all the ingredients.
Our couscous with tuna, eggs, and cherry tomatoes is ready to enjoy, warm or cold!
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Storage and Tips …
Store in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
Consume within 2 days.
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