Basil Couscous With Red Pepper And Sunflower Seeds Recipe Recipe

Name: Basil Couscous With Red Pepper And Sunflower Seeds Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup Fast-cooking couscous; 2 cup Boiling water; 2 pcs Cuups lightly packed fresh bsil leaves; 1 1/2 cups. Lightly packed parsley leaves; 1/4 cup Chicken stock; 8 pcs Cloves garlic, peeled; 3 Tbsp. Virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1 med Red bell pepper, halved, cored, seeded & minced; 1/3 cup Toasted sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

2 cup Fast-cooking couscous
2 cup Boiling water
2 pcs Cuups lightly packed fresh bsil leaves
1 1/2 cups. Lightly packed parsley leaves
1/4 cup Chicken stock
8 pcs Cloves garlic, peeled
3 Tbsp. Virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 med Red bell pepper, halved, cored, seeded & minced
1/3 cup Toasted sunflower seeds

1
Place couscous in heat resistant bowl and pour the 2 c. water over it.
2
Mix well, cover the boil with a lid and let it stand for a minimum of 10 min.
3
Meanwhile, bring about 4 c. of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
4
Blanch the basil and parsley by dropping them into the boiling water for 10-15 seconds.
5
Drain the herbs well and place in the bowl of a food processor.
6
Add in the broth and garlic; process till smooth.
7
Add in the boil, salt and pepper; process just till incorporated.
8
Fluff couscous with a fork to separtate the grains.
9
Transfer to a large serving bowl.
10
Add in herb mix and combine it well with the couscous.
11
Sprinkle on red peppers and sunflower seeds and toss well.
12
NOTES : Jacques Pepin's Simple and Healthy Cooking

1640

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup Fast-cooking couscous, 2 cup Boiling water, 2 pcs Cuups lightly packed fresh bsil leaves, 1 1/2 cups. Lightly packed parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Basil Couscous With Red Pepper And Sunflower Seeds Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Couscous With Red Pepper And Sunflower Seeds Recipe

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