Best Asparagus Parmesan Couscous Recipes

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ASPARAGUS COUSCOUS & PARMESAN



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I searched high and low @ Zaar to find a recipe that combined asparagus & couscous and low and behold........ there was a recipe on the back of the box. I omitted some of the ingredients and came up with this. It ROCKED!

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 asparagus spears, trim and remove tough ends
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 ounces couscous, ie. Near East toasted pine nut
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut each asparagus spear into 3-4 pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep sauce pan. Add garlic, sautee for 1 minute.
  • Add broth and contents of flavor packet.
  • Add asparagus pieces. Simmer for for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add couscous, stir to combine; turn off heat; add parmesan cheese, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

TOMATO ASPARAGUS PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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This is such a quick, tasty, and healthy recipe. To save a bit of time you could use a can of diced tomatoes that have been drained.

Provided by Chris Lidberg

Categories     Vegetables

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 c reduced sodium chicken broth
1 pkg near east couscous, toasted pine nut mix
10+ fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 c parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic for 2 minutes. Add broth and contents of spice sack. Bring just to a boil. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 minute.
  • 2. Stir in Near East Couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in tomatoes and Parmesan cheese

ASPARAGUS-PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup (2-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1 teaspoon butter
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 1 1/4 cups water and asparagus to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous and butter. Remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous mixture with a fork. Grate half of cheese; stir into couscous with dill, pepper, and salt. Shave remaining cheese; sprinkle over couscous mixture.

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