Couscous With Tomatoes || Pearl Couscous with Cherry Tomatoes - RKC

pearl couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular couscous

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein, while regular couscous is more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, and pecorino is often less expensive.

Heat 1 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add couscous and toast until fragrant, 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups water and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

To a large skillet, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and cherry tomatoes halved. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become saucy, 5 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup water and few drops of fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened but still brothy, 3 minutes.

Off heat, stir in cooked couscous and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sit a few minutes to allow broth to absorb. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve.

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