Description
This Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta is a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that combines the nutty taste of pearl couscous with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Pearl Couscous Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and pearl couscous and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing couscous to toast slightly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
- Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered for another 3–4 minutes until tomatoes are softened and everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in feta cheese and fresh herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add spinach or arugula at the end for extra greens.
- For a vegan version, simply omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
