Sicilian Cherry Tomato & Almond Pesto with Couscous
- 1 lb small cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 c almonds, lightly toasted, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 c pecorino romano, plus more for passing
- 1 t peeled and minced garlic
- 15 large basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more as garnish
- 1/2 t crushed red pepper
- 1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2.5 oz chilled & then coarsely grated low moisture mozzarella
- 1 c israeli couscous
- 1 1/4 c water
- This recipe is vegetarian
- Produce
- Almonds (1/2 c)
- Basil, large leaves (15)
- Cherry tomatoes, small (1 lb)
- Garlic (1 t)
- Cooking & Baking
- Olive oil (3/8 c)
- Red pepper (1/2 t)
- Pasta & Grains
- Israeli couscous (1 c)
- Drinks
- Water (1 1/4 c)
- Dairy
- Low moisture mozzarella (2 1/2 oz)
- Pecorino romano (1/4 c)
Preparation
Read recipe preparation on sippitysup.com
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Published July 9, 2012 (7 months ago).
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