Best Copycat Recipe Near East Parmesan Couscous Frugal Bites Recipes

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PARMESAN COUSCOUS



Parmesan Couscous image

This tasty side dish is whipped up in just 10 minutes on the stovetop. It has a hit of garlic and pretty color from green onion and pimientos.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NEAR EAST PARMESAN COUSCOUS



Near East Parmesan Couscous image

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean into your home with this copycat Near East Parmesan couscous recipe. Serve this couscous recipe as a light side dish and your guests will think it must be straight from a box.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c dry couscous
1 c chicken stock
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced
2 Tbsp butter
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until soft. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for five minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients: pepper, balsamic vinegar, and grated Parmesan. Fluff again and serve while hot. DO NOT overcook. It will become a gloppy mess if you allow it to sit too long. Yummy add-ins include feta or goat cheese, basil, parsley, diced or sun-dried tomatoes.

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