Steps to Make Sun Dried Peppers In Olive Oil

Couscous With Olives And Sun-Dried Tomato

Sundried tomatoes are relatively expensive when compared to fresh tomatoes.

Recipe Summary Couscous With Olives And Sun-Dried Tomato

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!

Ingredients | Sun Dried Peppers In Olive Oil

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.

Info | Sun Dried Peppers In Olive Oil

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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