Caprese Pesto Couscous with Poached Eggs

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"Are you team runny egg or hard yolk? I’ve heard that a person’s preference in yolks can be linked to certain personality traits and behaviours.... What does your yolk say about you?? 🍳 I am all about a runny egg. Especially when the yolk spills onto this Caprese pesto couscous. Breakfast or Dinner, this dish is a winner!"
-- @dianemorrisey

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This Caprese Pesto Couscous with Poached Eggs is a filling meal perfect for breakfast or dinner! It combines fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and herbaceous pesto with pearled couscous and a perfectly poached egg. The richness of the runny yolks makes this dish a winner any time of the day! 

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Serves or Makes: 2 servings

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ingredients

  • 1 package of pearl couscous
  • spoonful of pesto
  • handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 6 pieces of fresh Bocconcini
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • a few sprigs of fresh basil
  • 2 poached eggs

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook pearled couscous according to package directions.

  • Step 2

    Mix a spoonful of pesto with cooked couscous, and stir to combine. Add some Bocconcini and cherry tomatoes.

  • Step 3

    Top with two poached eggs, drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.