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Pearl Couscous & Kale Bowl

Pearl couscous cooked with harissa and cherry tomatoes with a side of warm sautéed kale, crunchy cucumbers, pita chips, and a dollop of hummus is a perfect one bowl meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Brunch, Grain Bowl, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, North African
Keyword: cherry tomatoes, couscous, cucumber, harissa, hummus, kale, pita
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes whole
  • 2 cups kale cut into ribbons
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 4 tbsp hummus
  • 2 cups pita chips
  • 1 tsp harissa paste to taste, add more later if needed
  • 1.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 1+1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

To make the couscous

  • Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp oil
    Add 1/2 cup chopped onion
    3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
    Sauté till the onions are transparent and the garlic releases its aroma (about 2-3 mins)
  • Then add:
    1 cup cherry tomatoes
    1 cup pearl couscous
    1 tsp of harissa paste (start with 1/2 tsp and add more if you want more heat)
  • Sauté everything for 30-40 secs till everything is coated with harissa.
    Add 1.5 cups water
    1.5 tsp salt
    Cover and cook till the couscous is soft and all the water has been absorbed.
    Turn off the heat and set aside.

Sautéed Kale

  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a pan
    Add the ribboned kale leaves, sprinkle with some salt and pepper and sauté uncovered for 2-3 minutes till wilted and soft.

Compose the bowl

  • 1/2 cup warm couscous
    1/2 cup sautéed kale
    1 tbsp hummus (store bought)
    Sliced cucumbers
    Pita chips
    Serve warm or cold.