Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta
Steamy, saucy goodness! This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top.
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- one 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted)
- 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pearl couscous
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 3 -4 tablespoons of mint leaves, chopped (optional, for topping)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping)
- 4 -5 stalks kale, stems removed, torn into small bite-sized pieces (can be curly kale or lacinato kale, I use both)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
Steps
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Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cumin; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas and mash gently a few times – this is optional but just creates a more interesting texture and helps it get a little bit creamy.
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Add the diced canned tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
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Add the broth, salt, and couscous; bring to a simmer, then cover and keep on low heat for 6-8 minutes or until the couscous is soft and has absorbed most of the liquid. It should be nice and soft / chewy, like an al dente pasta.
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Finish by stirring in chives. Massage the kale with the dressing ingredients in a small bowl for a minute or two, just until tender.
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Serve couscous with a little side of the massaged kale. Top individual servings with mint leaves and feta. Creamy, chewy, comforting – it’s so good!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| shallot | 1 | - | - |
| cumin | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 175 |
| one 14-ounce can chickpeas | - | - | - |
| one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes | - | - | - |
| water or vegetable broth | 0.75 cups | - | - |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| pearl couscous | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| fresh chives | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| -4 tablespoons of mint leaves | 3 | - | - |
| crumbled feta cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| -5 stalks kale | 4 | - | - |
| olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| red wine vinegar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| maple syrup | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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