Couscous Nicoise
If you have approximately 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Couscous Nicoise might be an outstanding dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. For $1.29 per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 285 calories, 9g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe from Vegetarian Times requires basil leaves, capers, cherry tomatoes, and kalamatan olives. This recipe is liked by 45 foodies and cooks. It works well as a budget friendly side dish. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 55%. Niçoise-Style Couscous Salad, Rose Colored Couscous (Israeli Couscous with Beets and Walnuts), and Fish With Couscous Salad Recipe (omega 3 And Couscous) are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
8 basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tsp. drained capers
8 cherry tomatoes, slivered
1 ½ cups uncooked couscous
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup nicoise or kalamata olives
1 ½ tsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
1 ¼ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Equipment:
sauce pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
In medium saucepan, combine broth, garlic and oil and bring just to a boil over high heat.Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let mixture stand, covered, about 5 minutes.Uncover couscous mixture; fluff with fork to separate grains. Lightly stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Transfer mixture to large shallow bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.
Step by step:
1. In medium saucepan, combine broth, garlic and oil and bring just to a boil over high heat.Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
2. Let mixture stand, covered, about 5 minutes.Uncover couscous mixture; fluff with fork to separate grains. Lightly stir in remaining ingredients until blended.
3. Transfer mixture to large shallow bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
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