Company Couscous

Name: Company Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 cup boiling water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper; 4 green onions, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 dash balsamic vinegar; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Couscous is the best! It is fast and tastes great. This recipe is savory and goes great with chicken.

Recipe by Nancy Trempe

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash balsamic vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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 (per serving)

299	Calories
12g	Fat
38g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 196mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 29mg	147%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 259mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.