Did you have to cook the couscous ahead of time? BTW, it looks delicious.I made meatballs with couscous using some too soft tomatoes and peppers. I do like one pot or pan meals.
It was really tasty and gives a lot of room for improvisation. You do not cook the couscous before. I added water in a 1:1 ratio with the Pearl couscous since I had really ripe tomatoes that were more than slightly juicy. If they were not so juicy, I would probably add 1 and a quarter cup of liquid. For this dish, I made basic Italian meatballs with seasonings, a bit of cheese, and soft bread crumbs. The meatballs were big because the dish had to cook for 30 minutes or so at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake until the meat is done. I use a thermometer for this.Did you have to cook the couscous ahead of time? BTW, it looks delicious.
I adore couscous but I never made it mixed with tomatoes, vegetables or meat. I assume you add it like you would add rice? Every time I make couscous, I make it separately and serve it as we would normally serve mashed potatoes.I made meatballs with couscous using some too soft tomatoes and peppers. I do like one pot or pan meals.
I generally make couscous separately. Prior to retirement, I regularly worked 10 to 12 hour days with many days for 16 hours or more! I was not feeling good with all of the take-out food I was eating. Fortunately, members here suggested I look into one-pot/pan meals. Now that I am retired, I still make them because I can do other things knowing that I will have something healthy that I can quickly make. Plus, there is minimal clean up!I adore couscous but I never made it mixed with tomatoes, vegetables or meat. I assume you add it like you would add rice? Every time I make couscous, I make it separately and serve it as we would normally serve mashed potatoes.