Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and nuts

3 servings

20 minutes

Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and nuts is a vibrant dish with a deeply rich flavor and a complex texture. Yugoslav cuisine is known for its combination of simple yet expressive ingredients that create amazing harmony. The delicate couscous absorbs the aroma of tomatoes, adding a sweet tang to the dish, while sautéed mushrooms complement it with an earthy note. Pistachios and pine nuts add crunch and a slight creaminess, making the dish rich and refined. It's the perfect treat for a light lunch or dinner that offers a sense of coziness and warmth. It can be served with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil to highlight the natural simplicity and elegance of flavors. This dish is wonderful both on its own and paired with white wine or a light vegetable side.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 243.6
• Proteins: 7.5g
• Fats: 13.3g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3g

Ingredients

• Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
• Couscous: 1 glass
• Pine nuts: 2 tsp
• Ground pistachios: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare couscous according to the video lesson on the eda.ru website.

   Required ingredients:

   • Couscous: 1 glass

2. Steam the sun-dried tomatoes for 10 minutes and chop them finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 3 pieces

3. Chop the mushrooms and sauté them in a small amount of oil for 7-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

4. Add the mixture of mushrooms and tomatoes to the couscous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 3 pieces

5. Sprinkle with pistachios and pine nuts, mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground pistachios: 1 teaspoon
   • Pine nuts: 2 teaspoons

6. Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste