Company Couscous

Submitted by Dancer

"This looks harder then it is."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

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

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil.
3. Cover and remove pot from heat.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Stir in garlic, green onions and peppers; saute briefly.
7. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt and pepper.
8. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
9. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
10. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 20 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese while still warm.

Reviews

[Ami in D-land]

I have this same recipe from another source and find it delicious. My husband does not like texture of the tomatoes, so I usually leave them out. My dash of balsamic vinegar is generous as it gives the dish a nice flavor and color.