Dinner for 4
Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
$13.57for 455 minServes 4
Grilled chicken and vegetables pair with fluffy couscous and a fresh basil-spinach pesto made with garlic, Parmesan, and oil.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 1.9 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $3.73Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Spinach, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.57 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
$3.39 per serving$13.57 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/3 cups boiling water
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 zucchini
- 6 campari tomatoes
- olive oil cooking spray
- 4 organic chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh packed simplynature organic baby spinach & arugula mix
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- salt
- black pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Steps
- Pour the boiling water over the couscous with salt, cover, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Chop the basil, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan together, then stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the zucchini and tomatoes for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until tender.
- Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Fluff the couscous and divide it among bowls with the vegetables, sliced chicken, and pesto.
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