Couscous Caprese: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist on a Classic

Name: Couscous Caprese: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist on a Classic
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup couscous; 4 tomatoes; 16 leaves fresh basil; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

This couscous Caprese recipe showcases roasted tomatoes generously stuffed with fluffy couscous, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, creating a stunning and flavorful side dish that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Total time35 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 cup couscous
4 tomatoes tomatoes
16 leaves fresh basil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
0.25 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it.
In a bowl, pour boiling water over the couscous. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit until all the water is absorbed, approximately 5 minutes.
Carefully slice the tops off the tomatoes; then, cut a tiny slice from the bottom of each tomato so they can stand upright. Use a spoon to gently remove and discard the tomato seeds and pulp. Place the hollowed tomatoes in the prepared baking dish, with the open sides facing up.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become slightly soft, about 20 minutes.
Line the inside of each tomato with 4 fresh basil leaves.
Combine the couscous and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Evenly stuff this mixture into each tomato. Lightly drizzle vinegar over the tops of the stuffed tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 292 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 367 mg
Protein Content: 19 g
Cholesterol Content: 36 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g