I first saw this recipe on Two Novice Chefs, One Tiny Kitchen. I really wish I had found it sooner, because I never realized how easy (and quick!) it was to make couscous at home. I plan to make this all the time now, as it's something I can easily throw together after I get home from work.
This was the perfect accompaniment to the tomato basil salmon that we were having. This combination is going to be part of our regular weeknight rotation from now on. While the salmon is cooking, you can make the couscous and voila! Within 15 to 20 minutes, you've got dinner on the table.
Weeknight Couscous
from Bella Lately
1 garlic clove, finely minced or pressed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup couscous
1 1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 - 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Heat garlic in sauce pan with olive oil. Stir and cook until fragrant. Add couscous, toss until couscous is coated.
Add broth, bring to a boil, place lid on saucepan, set to the side for 5 minutes. When 5 minutes is up, fluff with a fork and throw in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Yield: 2-4 Servings.
Jaime, I love couscous but have never tried making it at home. I really like this recipe!
ReplyDeleteBe careful or you will become a couscous addict like me!!! Hodgson Mill makes some great whole wheat couscouses (is that a word?) with seasoning packets that are also quick and easy. Mmmm yummy!
ReplyDeleteCouscous is the cure all when the doorbell rings and friends say "hi, we're here...what's for dinner"... and you can do just about anything to it and it's forgiving.
ReplyDeleteI make couscous a lot, but for some reason have never tried adding parmesan. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! Couscous is a timesaver in the kitchen. I find it is so expensive here, so I don't think I have made it even once in 5 years. Too bad because this would be a great recipe to try with it!
ReplyDeleteMmmm. Looks and sounds good. It's been added to my ever growing list of things to try!
ReplyDeleteMmmm! I love couscous. I haven't made it in a while, this makes me want to whip some up. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI never think to have couscous as a side to salmon. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI could live on couscous! This looks delicious. :)
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