Couscous with Olives
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December 2, 2024
This Couscous with Olives is a light, flavorful dish packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. The fluffy couscous absorbs the savory chicken stock, while briny black olives, sweet tomatoes, and crunchy toasted pine nuts create a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ideal as a quick side dish or a standalone meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy this simple yet delicious dish!
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Ingredients:
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| 1cup couscous | |
| 200ml vegetable stock hot | |
| 0.25cup pine nuts toasted | |
| 2Tbs olive oil | |
| 0.25cup olives black, pitted, sliced | |
| 8 cherry tomatoes halved | |
| 2Tbs coriander and chives fresh, chopped | |
| 0.25tsp pepper black |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Couscous
Place the couscous grains into a bowl. Pour the hot chicken stock over the couscous, ensuring it is fully covered. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 15 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed the stock and is tender.
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2.
Toast the Pine Nuts
While the couscous is soaking, toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent burning. Once golden and fragrant, remove from the heat and set aside.
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3.
Fluff the Couscous
After the couscous has absorbed the stock, use a fork to fluff and separate the grains.
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4.
Combine the Ingredients
Stir in olive oil, black olives, chopped tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and your choice of herbs (such as parsley or basil). Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
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5.
Season & Serve
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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