Herbed Couscous
Here's a quick way to prepare couscous as a side dish, simple enough to serve any night of the week. Instead of basil, try chives, dill or parsley.
Ingredients
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) , mince (1 | |
| Green onion | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) , chop | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| Couscous | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Vegetable stock/Low | sodium chicken broth | |
| Fresh basil | 1 Tablespoon , chopped finely |
Directions
MAKING
1. Place a saucepan over medium flame, and melt butter in it.
2. Drop garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally and cook for about 3 minutes or until soft.
3. Add couscous, stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
4. Pour stock and bring it to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat, cover with lid, and let it simmer for about a minute or until couscous absorbs the liquid and is tender but firm.
6. Drop basil and mix well.
SERVING
7. Garnish with basil leaves and serve hot.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 654Calories from Fat 115
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g20%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 599 mg24.96%
Total Carbohydrates 112 g37.3%
Dietary Fiber 9 g36%
Sugars
Protein 19 g38%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
