Description
With toasted couscous, roasted cherry tomatoes, and vegan pesto, this recipe will brighten any afternoon meal.
Ingredients
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Roasted Tomatoes
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- olive oil for drizzling
- salt
Couscous
- 2 cups Israeli pearl couscous
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Pesto
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, tightly packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts (generous)
- 2 cloves garlic
- juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the roasted tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 250 Fahrenheit.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place them on a baking pan. Drizzle them in olive oil and a pinch of salt and mix well. Make sure cherry tomatoes are cut side up, and then slip them in the oven.
- Bake for about an hour or until the backs of the tomatoes are slightly charred.
For the Couscous
- Heat a ceramic pan over medium low heat. Add the couscous to the pan and toast, stirring constantly, until the couscous turns golden brown. Add the broth and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until all the broth is absorbed.
- When finished, use a spoon to separate the couscous and transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
For the pesto
- Add, to a blender or food processor, the basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Process on low until rough-chopped.
Put it together
- Mix the couscous, pesto, and tomatoes in a big bowl.
- Eat at room temperature for best results. Enjoy!
Notes
Pine nuts can be substituted for walnuts.
Keywords: vegan, salad, couscous, pesto, basil, roasted tomatoes, toasted, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes