Couscous With Bacon And Croutons Of Goat Cheese Wit

Name: Couscous With Bacon And Croutons Of Goat Cheese With Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 couscous grs of; 7/8 cup boiling water; 1/2 lemon juice; 1 handful fresh basil leaves; extra virgin olive oil to taste; 70 bacon strips grs of; 1/4 sweet pepper green, diced; 1/4 sweet pepper diced; 10 cherry tomatoes whole; 1 slice Alentejo bread trimmed and diced; 1 goat cheese small, diced; dried oregano to taste

Servings: persons

150 couscous grs of
7/8 cup boiling water
1/2 lemon juice
1 handful fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil to taste
70 bacon strips grs of
1/4 sweet pepper green, diced
1/4 sweet pepper diced
10 cherry tomatoes whole
1 slice Alentejo bread trimmed and diced
1 goat cheese small, diced
dried oregano to taste

1
Put basil and olive oil in a blender and grind.
2
Place the couscous in a bowl of boiling water, along with a pinch of salt and basil olive oil.
3
When the water is completely absorbed separate the grains with a fork and sprinkle with lemon juice.
4
Put aside.
5
Heat a frying pan and toast the bacon.
6
Add the peppers and the cherry tomatoes.
7
For the croutons, brush the pieces of bread with basil oil, put in each square of cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
8
Bring to medium oven until toasting the bread and melt the cheese.
9
Plate up by putting the couscous in a large dish, peppers, bacon, the whole tomato, the croutons and decorate with basil leaves.

10090

kcal

Calories

796

Fat

Carbs

657

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 couscous grs of, 7/8 cup boiling water, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 handful fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Bacon And Croutons Of Goat Cheese With Basil Oil 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.

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Couscous With Bacon And Croutons Of Goat Cheese With Basil Oil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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