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.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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