Couscous
Originally submitted by Nancy Trempe and modified by Kaboose.com
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This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe is a savory blend of garlic, onions, basil and sweet pepper, splashed with balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese for a splendid side dish that's out of the ordinary.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 dash balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, green onions and peppers; saute briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 304cal
- total fat: 12.6g
- cholesterol: 5mg
- sodium: 315mg
- carbohydrates: 38.9g
- fiber: 3.6g
- protein: 9.2g
Preparation Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 35 min.
Ready In: 40 min.
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 35 min.
Ready In: 40 min.
Servings: 4
