company couscous

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 20 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese while still warm.