Pesto couscous
A delicious 5 minute couscous recipe that can be served as a main, side dish or combine with your favorite fresh veggies for a delightful salad.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- ¼- ⅓ cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup couscous
- A pinch of salt
Optional: for garnish
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter then mix in pesto sauce, water and salt.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stir in couscous, cover and turn heat off.
- Let it sit until water is absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve
Notes
- To make it vegan use olive oil and vegan pesto sauce.
- Make this dish even faster by using boiling water.
- Store leftover in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
