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: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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 couscous again with a fork and serve hot or at room temperature.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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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 couscous again with a fork and serve hot or at room temperature.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
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