Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian stuffed tomato recipe! Inspired by a restaurant favorite, this dish features fluffy herb couscous, sweet currants, and crunchy almonds, all nestled within tender baked tomatoes. A quick and easy weeknight meal, perfect for a light lunch or starter. Easily adaptable to your favorite herbs!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 112 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

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How to Make Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Slice tops off 4 large tomatoes and reserve. Using a teaspoon, scoop out flesh and seeds, reserving about 1/2 cup of the tomato pulp. Place tomatoes and tops on a baking tray.
  3. Bake tomatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  4. While tomatoes bake, combine 1 cup couscous and 1/4 cup currants in a heatproof bowl.
  5. In a microwave-safe jug, combine 1 cup vegetable stock and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds, or until heated through.
  6. Pour hot stock mixture over couscous and currants. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate grains.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Mix in the reserved 1/2 cup tomato pulp for extra flavor.
  9. Divide couscous mixture evenly among tomato shells. Replace the tomato tops.
  10. Serve immediately or bake for an additional 5-7 minutes for warm tomatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

1g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes?

Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes?

Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes has approximately 112 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes?

The key ingredients for Herb Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes are Tomatoes, Couscous, Currants, Chicken Stock, Lemon Juice, Almonds. See the full list with measurements above.

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