Description
Couscous with Parmesan is a quick, flavorful side dish combining light, fluffy couscous with savory Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs, ready in just 8 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 cup chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, cores removed and crushed
1 tablespoon butter
Salt, to taste
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (optional)
¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the chicken stock until boiling. Stir in the butter, crushed garlic, and salt. Let it simmer to infuse the garlic flavor into the stock.
- Pour the hot stock mixture over the couscous, then cover the bowl and let it sit for 3 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the stock and soften.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the grated Parmesan, parsley, oregano, and pine nuts if using. Mix gently to combine.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Try adding sautéed vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini for more flavor and texture.
If you don’t have pine nuts, substitute with chopped walnuts or almonds for a different crunch.
For a stronger cheese flavor, add grated Pecorino Romano or Asiago along with or instead of the Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
