Company Couscous

This savory couscous with peppers is flavored with garlic, red bell pepper, scallions, tomatoes, basil, and topped with Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 dash balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 3

While couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, green onions, and peppers; sauté briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt, and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.