Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
Nutrition Label
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Print Recipe
5
from
46
votes
Quick & Easy Pesto Couscous
This pesto couscous is a simple side dish that comes together in 10 minutes flat. It's a great way to jazz up regular couscous and goes perfectly with any meat or seafood.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Additional Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dishes
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
pesto couscous
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
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
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2
cups
plain couscous
or 10 ounce box
2
cups
broth or water
Instructions
Combine the spinach, basil, parmesan, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper in a food process and process until finely chopped.
With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
Bring the broth or water to a boil in a medium sauce pot.
Once boiling, add the couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, add the pesto and stir until well combined.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
481
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
59
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Cholesterol:
13
mg
|
Sodium:
699
mg
|
Potassium:
659
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
3848
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
184
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg