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!

Chicken Fajita Chowder

(All the Ingredients Needed!)

PREP TIME:  15 Min.     COOK TIME:  45 Min.

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 3 breasts) 

1 each medium sweet red & yellow peppers (you can add green as well) 

1 medium yellow onion

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups water

2 cups frozen yellow corn

1 cup uncooked brown rice (I used one boiling bag) 

1 cup salsa verde (can use green enchilada sauce)

1/4 cup chopped green chilies

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup (4 oz) shredded Fiesta Blend Cheese

1 cup (8 oz) plain Greek yogurt  

LET'S START COOKING! 

• 1st chop up the peppers & onions.  Combine them in a bowl.

 

• Chop the chicken breasts.  (it's easiest if you have kitchen scissors!)
• In a large pot (which you have a lid for), COOK and STIR the chicken, peppers & onions in olive oil until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• STIR in the water, corn, rice, salsa verde, green chilies & salt.  Bring to a BOIL.

 

• REDUCE heat; cover & SIMMER for 35-40 mins. (make sure rice is tender)
• REMOVE from heat.
• STIR in cheese & yogurt until cheese is melted.    

 

 

 

Serve with Chips, Crackers or Enjoy it Alone!

 

dévorer!