Couscous with Parmesan Recipe
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Couscous with Parmesan – a quick and delicious side dish ready in just 8 minutes. Perfect for busy days when time is short!
- Author: Paula
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings as a side
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Couscous:
Stock Mixture:
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 garlic cloves, cores removed and crushed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves (loosely packed, optional)
- 2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves (optional)
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
- Prepare Couscous: Place couscous in a heatproof bowl.
- Prepare Stock Mixture: Heat chicken stock until boiling, then stir in butter, garlic, and salt.
- Combine: Pour hot stock over couscous, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes.
- Finalize Dish: Fluff couscous with a fork, then stir in parmesan, parsley, oregano, and pine nuts.
Notes
- Check the pack of couscous for specific cooking instructions as cook times may vary.
- Removing the core of garlic cloves can result in a milder flavor.
- Consider using a plate instead of plastic wrap to cover the bowl during resting time.
- Adding garlic to the hot stock infuses the dish with a mellow garlic flavor.
- Calories provided are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 16mg