Monday, April 22, 2013

Mediterranean Couscous

(A Quick Fix!)

PREP/TOTAL TIME:  15 mins.
Ingredients:
1/4 small yellow onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/4 cups water
1 package couscous w/ toasted pine nuts (5.6 ounces)
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken flavoring (bouillon granules can be used)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese



Quick & Easy Steps

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon of oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

  • ADD garlic, cook 1 minute longer.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, contents of seasoning packet from the couscous mix, chicken flavoring & remaining oil.
 

  • Bring to a BOIL.
  • Stir in the onion mixture & couscous.  
  • COVER & remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • FLUFF with a fork
  • STIR in the tomatoes & cheese.

Makes 4 Servings!


This is a delicious, quick treat that will be perfect alone or with any protein! 


dévorer!

1 comment:

  1. That looks good! We've been making lots of tabouleh with whole wheat couscous, which sounds a lot like this!

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