Best Quick Parmesan Couscous Recipes

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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.

PARMESAN COUSCOUS



Parmesan Couscous image

A light, delicate, flavorful side dish that pairs well with chicken and seafood! This is my absolute FAVORITE couscous recipe ever!!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Grains

Time 10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup couscous, uncooked
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh and grated
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons pimiento, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 208.3, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.8

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