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.

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