BASIL PESTO COUSCOUS
A bright, fresh flavor to a traditional dish. If you like pasta, you'll like quick, easy-to-make couscous.
Provided by Kat2355
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add couscous, butter and salt.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Topping: In a blender, blend all topping ingredients except the parmesan.
- (Alternately, use a ready made basil pesto).
- Cook blended mixture (pesto) in a pan until warm/hot.
- Mix the warm topping mix with couscous.
- Toss with parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 7.1
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PESTO COUSCOUS
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor pulse together the basil leaves, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, the walnuts, and the Parmesan. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup of oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it stand for 5 minutes, or while you cook the shrimp. (Reserve 1 cup of the couscous for Round 2 Recipe Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes.) When you are ready to serve, stir half the basil pesto into the couscous. (Reserve the remaining basil pesto for Round 2 Recipe Shrimp Bruschetta.)
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and lemon juice and cook until it bubbles. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, to taste, give it a good stir. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley. (Reserve 10 shrimp for Round 2 Recipe Shrimp Bruschetta.) Transfer the couscous to a serving platter. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the couscous and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 226 milligrams, Sodium 615 milligrams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 0 grams
BASIL PESTO
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, salt and pine nuts; cover and process until finely chopped. Add basil and olive oil; puree until smooth. Add cheese and process just until combined. Serve with pasta or grilled meats of vegetables.
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