Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry couscous (try whole wheat); 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 5 cups loosely packed fresh spinach; 1 cup grated muenster cheese (try reduced fat); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dry couscous (try whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup pine nuts
5 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
1 cup grated muenster cheese (try reduced fat)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1
Add couscous and salt to boiling water. Cover and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
2
Preheat oven to 375.
3
Heat oil in large skillet. Saute garlic and onion for ten minutes, or until tender.
4
Drain canned tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Add drained tomatoes to garlic and onions. Cook 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Stir tomato mixture into couscous. Mix in reserve tomato juice, basil, pine nuts, raw spinach and pepper.
6
Spread half of the couscous mixture in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle muenster evenly, then top with remaining couscous mixture.
7
Cover dish with foil and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

1322

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry couscous (try whole wheat), 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts

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