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Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Couscous Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

Simple and quick couscous is flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, and basil. Using 5-minute couscous makes this fast and easy. This dish may be served hot or at room temperature. Use store-bought vinaigrette or make your own.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic powder
  • 1 package (10 ounces) 5-minute plain couscous
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably oil-packed), drained and diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (scallions), tops included
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 Tablespoons sun-dried tomato vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade - recipe link below)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat chicken broth to boiling and stir in garlic powder.

Place couscous in a large heat-proof bowl. Stir in garlic chicken broth, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and gently stir in sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, basil, and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Fluff again with a fork and serve hot or at room temperature.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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