Couscous Caprese
This couscous caprese recipe features roasted tomatoes stuffed with couscous, mozzarella, and basil โ it's a cool spin on a standard caprese salad.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Pour boiling water over couscous in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside until water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Slice tops from tomatoes; cut a very small slice from bottoms so they stand upright. Remove and discard tomato seeds and pulp using a spoon. Place tomatoes in the prepared baking dish, right-sides up.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake tomatoes in the preheated oven until slightly soft, about 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Line insides of each tomato with 4 basil leaves.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Toss couscous and mozzarella cheese together; stuff evenly into tomatoes. Drizzle vinegar over top.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)