BASIL PESTO COUSCOUS

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A bright, fresh flavor to a traditional dish. If you like pasta, you'll like quick, easy-to-make couscous.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Topping: In a blender, blend all topping ingredients except the parmesan.
  • (Alternately, use a ready made basil pesto).
  • Cook blended mixture (pesto) in a pan until warm/hot.
  • Mix the warm topping mix with couscous.
  • Toss with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 7.1

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