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Pesto Couscous

Delicious Pesto Couscous: Your Quick Go-To Side Dish

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Pesto Couscous as the perfect side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous
  • 1.5 cups Pearl Couscous or Moroccan couscous
  • 1.75 cups Water fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
For the Pesto Mix
  • 0.5 cups Pesto your choice of flavor
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest optional
For the Crunch
  • 0.25 cups Pine Nuts or sunflower seeds
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning
  • to taste Fresh Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Dry skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1¾ cups of fresh water and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring to a vigorous boil.
  2. Add 1½ cups of pearl couscous to the boiling water, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
  3. In a dry skillet, toast ¼ cup of pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Combine the cooked couscous, ½ cup of your chosen pesto, ½ cup of grated parmesan, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest in a large bowl. Mix well.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with toasted pine nuts, additional parmesan, and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored for up to three days in the fridge. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving for best taste.

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