Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous Food

CHERRY TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Roast 2 cups of the cherry tomatoes according to this recipe. These can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a few days.
• Cook the couscous according to the package directions until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Add the cooled couscous and toss. Slice the remaining raw cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the roasted tomatoes, the chickpeas, basil, cucumbers, and feta. Top with more fresh herbs and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATO COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place stock in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat. Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add couscous, stir and cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. When hot, add tomatoes, spinach, chick peas, garlic and shallot. Saute for 3 minutes or until tomatoes start to soften. Add basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to serving bowl. Add tomato mixture and gently combine. Serve at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED ONION, SPINACH AND GRUYERE STRATA WITH SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter and canola oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and toss to coat, then add the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, caramelized onions and spinach. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the thyme and nutmeg. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the bread mixture to the baking dish, then pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down to make sure it is totally submerged.
• Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata, uncovered, until it is golden brown on top, puffed slightly and doesn't shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan, 50 minutes to 1 hour; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes: Heat the canola oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chives and remove from the heat. Serve the strata with the sauteed tomatoes.

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and tomatoes and saute until tomatoes are just heated through, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.
• Add toasted pine nuts, basil and vinegars, stir 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer tomato mixture to shallow platter.
• Garnish with fresh basil sprig and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH ZUCCHINI AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, adding water if dry, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer. Add broth. Bring mixture to boil. Add zucchini and cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in thyme, then couscous and butter. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Fluff couscous with fork. transfer to serving bowl. Mix in tomatoes and serve.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND HERBS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper; saute, tossing occasionally, until some of the tomato skins just begin to split, for about 3 minutes.
• Stir in basil, parsley, green onion and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes longer.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• Cook, swirling pan, until butter is just creamy and the cherry tomatoes are coated.
• Serve immediately.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree the garlic in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade.
• Add onion and pulse 3-4 times, until finely chopped.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, about 5 minute.
• Meanwhile, place 1 pint of the cherry tomatoes in the food processor bowl and pulse 3-4 times, until coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining 2 pints of tomatoes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes to the onion and simmer, stirring frequently, until they form a sauce, about 15-20 minute.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with your favorite pasta or gnocchi.