Cuisine African North African Egyptian Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato 4.5 (60) 41 Reviews 11 Photos A delicate, flavorful dish that will satisfy vegans and carnivores alike! Inspired by my family's deep Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition, this is a great meal alternative during strict fasting times. It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing! I hope you will enjoy this recipe. Add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight! Recipe by Erin C David Published on March 9, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth 1 ¼ cups water 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ cup pine nuts 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced ½ cup sliced black olives ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped 1 cup vegetable broth ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 528 Calories 29g Fat 56g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 528 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 38% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Sodium 455mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 3g Protein 13g Vitamin C 17mg 84% Calcium 69mg 5% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 434mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved