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READY IN 35 mins

Couscous Caprese

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"A roasted tomato stuffed with couscous, fresh mozzarella, and basil makes a wonderful side dish. It's very pleasing to the eye and the mouth." — C. Murphy

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 cup boiling water
1 cup couscous
4 tomatoes

16 leaves fresh basil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pour boiling water over couscous in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let couscous soak until the water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Slice the tops from tomatoes and take a very small slice of the bottoms so they will be stable upright. Use a spoon to remove and discard the tomato innards. Put tomatoes in the prepared baking dish.
Bake tomatoes in the preheated oven until lightly charred at the edges, about 20 minutes.
Line the inner walls of each tomato with 4 basil leaves.
Toss mozzarella cheese with the couscous; stuff into tomatoes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top of the stuffed tomatoes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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This was very good, but we think in the summer on the grill it'll be fantastic with vine-ripe tomatoes. I did add butter and salt to the couscous just for more flavor, and after I stuffed the tomatoes, I covered and put it back in the oven for about 20 minutes to melt the cheese. I'll definitely make this again, and can't wait for grilling time! Thanks for the recipe, C Murphy!!

—Judy in Delaware

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Nutrition

Calories
292 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
32.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
9.4 g
14%

Fiber
2.6 g
11%

Protein
18.8 g
38%

Sodium
367 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Couscous Caprese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 292
Calories from Fat: 85

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g 14 %
** Saturated Fat 5.8g 29 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 367mg 15 %
Potassium 344mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11 %
Protein 18.8g 38 %
Sugars 5.4g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 20 %
Calcium 59 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 43 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 20 %

* 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.