Company Couscous

Name: Company Couscous
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 leaves; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 dash balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

4 steps

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 leaves
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 F (175 degrees C).
2

Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3

While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, green onions and peppers; saute briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
4

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.