Quick Tahini Couscous Egg Bowl with Broccoli
A quick 15-minute skillet dish featuring fluffy couscous, soft-scrambled eggs, and tender broccoli florets swirled with savory tahini and nutritional yeast. Simple, comforting, and packed with plant and egg protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Bring 0.75 cups (180ml) of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Turn off the heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let steam for 5 minutes until tender and all water is absorbed.
Look for: tender and all water is absorbed
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Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water, then cover with a lid to steam for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant green.
Look for: crisp-tender and vibrant green
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Whisk the eggs with a pinch of…
Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in a small bowl until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Push the broccoli to one side of…
Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet. Reduce heat to low and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side. Stir gently with a spatula for 1 to 2 minutes until soft curds form and eggs are just set.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs are just set
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Whisk the tahini
Whisk the tahini, nutritional yeast, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of warm water together in a small ramekin until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork…
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and divide between serving bowls. Top with the scrambled eggs and steamed broccoli, then drizzle the cheesy tahini sauce over everything before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store any leftovers in a sealed container…
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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