Side dishe for 4

Pesto Couscous

Name: Pesto Couscous
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 cups packed baby spinach; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; salt and pepper; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups plain couscous; 2 cups broth or water

Pesto made with spinach, basil, parmesan, pine nuts, tomatoes, and garlic coats fluffy couscous.

$1.50per serving $

15 minstart to table

4servings

Mediterranean Budget Side dishes

Ingredients

5 cups packed baby spinach
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
2 cups broth or water

Steps

Process the spinach, basil, parmesan, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the pesto.
Warm the couscous over low heat for 2 minutes, adding water if needed.