Basil Pesto Couscous

Name: Basil Pesto Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cousous; 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); Topping; 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

Eats Now Editorial Team · 118 kcal · General

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Basil Pesto Couscous – a delicious recipe with Cousous, water, couscous, butter, salt, Topping. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

Cousous
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)
Topping
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

1
Bring water to a boil.
2
Add couscous, butter and salt.
3
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4
Topping: In a blender, blend all topping ingredients except the parmesan.
5
(Alternately, use a ready made basil pesto).
6
Cook blended mixture (pesto) in a pan until warm/hot.
7
Mix the warm topping mix with couscous.
8
Toss with parmesan cheese.
9
Serve immediately.

118

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cousous, 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth, 1 cup couscous, 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional), and more.

Yes, Basil Pesto Couscous falls under the General 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
118 kcal
Category
General

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