Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato
Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato features tender pearl couscous tossed with a garlicky pan sauce of briny olives and rich sun-dried tomatoes, then finished with toasty pine nuts and fresh parsley. It’s bright and savory with nutty crunch, ideal as a weeknight dinner or a vibrant side for Mediterranean-inspired spreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the couscous, and season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until they smell toasted and turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same large skillet; cook and stir the garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir the black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into the garlic mixture and cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl, toss with the sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
- Calories 719.51 kcal High 36%
- Protein 17.31 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 85.96 g 31%
- Total Fat 36.36 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 515.13 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 10.99 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 6.45 g --
- Added Sugars 3.46 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 48.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 650.39 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 114.79 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 13.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Couscous with Olives and Sun Dried Tomato is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 719.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Pearl Couscous. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 719.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato healthy?
- Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 719.51 calories and 17.31 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 515.13 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.83 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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