Best Tomato Asparagus Parmesan Couscous Recipes

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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.

TOMATO PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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Prepared by Betty Eichenlaub of The Villages, FL March, 2014

Provided by ann wilson

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 c chicken broth, fat-free and reduced sodium
1 pkg near east brand couscous with toasted pine nuts
10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 c parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic for two minutes. Add broth and contents of the spice sack included in the couscous package. Bring just to a boil.
  • 2. Stir in the asparagus. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer one minute.
  • 3. Stir in the Near East couscous and cover and remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Israeli Couscous With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 3/4 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 1 inch slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, fat and salt-free
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous, such as Israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons cashew nuts, chopped and lightly salted

Steps:

  • To cook asparagus place water in a medium saucepan; bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus in ice water 1 minute; drain. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. Add couscous; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, black pepper, red bell pepper and cashews. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Tomato Parmesan Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 5/8 ounces couscous (toasted pine nut)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into half inch pieces
2 plum tomatoes, skinned and diced
1/2-3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add broth and contents of spice packet. Bring just to a boil. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 minute.
  • Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 290.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.4

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