Pearl Couscous with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and still provide crunch.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Spread cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

Season tomatoes with salt and black pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes until blistered.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add pearl couscous to boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Drain the couscous and return to the pot.

Add roasted cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped red onion to the couscous.

Stir in fresh basil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.

Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.

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