COMPANY COUSCOUS

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Couscous is the best! It is fast and tastes great. This recipe is savory and goes great with chicken.

Provided by NTREMPE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash balsamic vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, green onions and peppers; saute briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 2 g

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