{"id":4775,"date":"2023-02-06T19:09:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T19:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/06\/couscous-skillet-with-tomatoes-chickpeas-and-feta\/"},"modified":"2023-02-06T19:09:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T19:09:36","slug":"couscous-skillet-with-tomatoes-chickpeas-and-feta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/06\/couscous-skillet-with-tomatoes-chickpeas-and-feta\/","title":{"rendered":"Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Steamy, saucy goodness! This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Okay, well, that\u2019s our sign. It\u2019s time to go home for the day and tuck into this. <\/p>\n

This chickpea and couscous skillet is the exact right kind of SOS cozy winter-is-getting-long recipe that I\u2019ve been needing in my life this month. What month is it, anyway? <\/p>\n

In This Post: Everything You Need For This Couscous Skillet<\/h2>\n

This whole thing eats almost like a casserole \u2013 big scoops of steaming, saucy goodness going onto each plate \u2013 with the couscous bringing the chewy bite, the chickpeas giving it some oomph, and the canned tomatoes and herbs bringing the happy illusion of sunshine in the middle of winter.<\/p>\n

Although, speaking of seasons, this guy can also be done in the summer \u2013 kind of like that one-pan tomato and kale farro<\/a> recipe from last summer. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been serving this with a little side of massaged kale, which I like so much that I included it here. It\u2019s not really enough to call a salad, because it\u2019s just kale that gets a gentle little spa treatment, but it\u2019s just the right thing to provide some brightness and crunch and pack in some greens for the day.<\/p>\n

Maybe I am a child, but my favorite part of this recipe is the chickpea mash in Step 1 because it helps make the texture more interesting and gives it a very slight feeling of rich creaminess. Plus\u2026 mashing things is fun.<\/p>\n

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This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><strong>Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Massaged Kale Salad (for serving, if you want):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p>The longer this rests, the more it will absorb liquid. I would recommend serving immediately, or just adding a bit more water when reheating to keep your leftovers creamy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-other-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg>Prep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg>Cook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"\/><\/svg>Category:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"method\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-squares\"\/><\/svg>Method:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-method\">Stovetop<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-flag\"\/><\/svg>Cuisine:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\">Mediterranean-Inspired<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"nutritional information\" id=\"nutrifox-label-178542\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrifox.com\/embed\/label\/178542\" style=\"width:100%;border-width:0;\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-keywords\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<p data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Keywords:<\/span> couscous, tomatoes, skillet dinner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-plug\">Recipe Card powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wptasty.com\/tasty-recipes?utm_source=pinchofyum&utm_medium=attribution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" nopin=\"nopin\" alt=\"Tasty Recipes logo\" height=\"31\" width=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/assets\/images\/tasty-recipes.svg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-other-things-to-know-about-this-couscous-skillet\">Other Things To Know About This Couscous Skillet<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" data-pin-description=\"Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta! Steamy, saucy goodness! This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top. #couscous #skilletdinner #easyrecipe\" data-pin-title=\"Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta\" src=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62.jpg\" alt=\"Couscous and tomatoes in a bowl with a spoon and kale.\" class=\"wp-image-89959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-960x1440.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=480,height=99999,fit=scale-down\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=680,height=99999,fit=scale-down\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62.jpg 680w, https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1080,height=99999,fit=scale-down\/wp-content\/uploads\/Couscous-Skillet-62.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1220px) 653px, (min-width: 780px) calc(51.67vw + 33px), calc(100vw - 32px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"beans\">Other Types Of Beans To Use<\/h2>\n<p>If not using chickpeas, my next choice would be white beans such as cannellini beans! They are a bit more delicate and might break down more during the simmer, so I would probably advise adding half at the beginning (to mash), and the remaining half of them closer to the end so they hold their shape.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"protein\">Other Protein Options<\/h2>\n<p>If beans aren\u2019t in the cards for you, I think this would be great with chicken meatballs (<a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/best-anytime-baked-chicken-meatballs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these ones<\/a> are exceptionally easy and very popular) or just store-bought frozen meatballs as well. To make sure you get them cooked correctly, I\u2019d recommend cooking them separately and then just serving it all together at the end.<\/p>\n<p>And, I mean, a rotisserie chicken is never a bad idea when you\u2019re looking to just add some juicy chunks of savory protein to a meal. My daughters go nuts every time I bring one home from the grocery store. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leftovers\">FYI For The Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>This makes a relatively small batch (2-3 servings) so you might not have a ton of leftovers! But if you do, just know that the couscous will continue to absorb liquid and so your leftovers will look and feel a bit drier than it did right out of the pan. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to eat this one fresh, and if you\u2019re reheating leftovers, just make sure to add some additional water or broth to help it get things saucy \/ creamy again.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sides\">Other Sides (Besides The Kale)<\/h2>\n<p>If kale isn\u2019t your thing, here are a couple of my other favorite sides that would work really well here:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq-heading\" id=\"faq\">Couscous Skillet: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675710609664\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I mash the chickpeas?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use a potato masher or just the back of a wooden spoon works perfectly! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675710665472\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I add protein to this couscous skillet?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some rotisserie chicken or baked chicken meatballs would be an excellent addition for a protein boost! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675710729587\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is pearl couscous?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Couscous is actually a type of nutty-tasting pasta made from semolina flour and water. You can find pearl couscous at nearly any large grocery store \u2013 it\u2019s similar to regular couscous, but it\u2019s a smidge bigger. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/couscous-skillet-with-tomatoes-chickpeas-and-feta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steamy, saucy goodness! This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top. Okay, well, that\u2019s our sign. It\u2019s time to go home for the day and tuck into this. 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