Best Near East Parmesan Couscous Recipes

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NEAR EAST PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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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.

COPYCAT RECIPE: NEAR EAST PARMESAN COUSCOUS - FRUGAL BITES



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How to make Copycat Recipe: Near East Parmesan Couscous - Frugal Bites

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients
1 C. dry couscous
1 C. chicken stock
1 clove garlic, minced
½ onion, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
⅓ C. grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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. 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.
  • Recipe type: Side
  • Prep time: 5 mins
  • Cook time: 5 mins
  • Total time: 10 mins
  • Serves: 2-4

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