Company Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 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
• cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Stir couscous into the boiling water and bring it back to a boil. Once its boiling again, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork.

Step 3: While the couscous is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced green onions, and diced red bell pepper. Saut for a minute or so until the vegetables soften.

Step 4: Add the cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, cooked couscous, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart casserole dish. Drizzle a dash of balsamic vinegar on top.

Step 6: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 7: After baking, remove the dish from the oven and immediately sprinkle the couscous with grated Parmesan cheese while still warm. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.