Quick 20-Minute Italian Couscous with Feta
Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or serving as a side side with grilled meat,this quick Italian-style couscous recipe comes together in just 20 minutes! It features pearled couscous paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, and crumbled feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous drizzle of balsamic vinegar!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 box Trader Joes Pearled Couscous
- 3 T olive oil
- 1 T chopped garlic
- ½ pint grape tomatoes
- 3.5 oz fresh arugula or any favorite green
- 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 2 oz feta
- s/p to taste
- parmesan cheese optional
- balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions and keep warm. If making in advance, refrigerate until you're ready to use it (no more than 2 days) and bring to room temp or warm in microwave.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet until fairly hot.
- Add tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Saute tomatoes until they burst and get golden on the underside
- Add the spinach and arugula (or your favorite greens) by the handful along with the garlic and more salt and pepper.
- Working quickly, saute the vegetables together until the greens wilt to your satisfaction. The whole process should take about 1-2 minutes - TOPS.
- Place couscous in a shallow bowl and spoon over tomatoes and greens. Top with cheeses if using and add chicken or a protein if you want. Finish with a healthy drizzle of balsamic and season to taste.
