Whole Wheat Couscous Side Dish With Green Onions And Parmesan Recipes

ROASTED VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS

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Light fluffy couscous with a touch of olive oil with roasted veggies. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A great vegetarian dish. A delight, summer or winter.

Provided by 747

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat your grill to a high heat, outdoor or indoor.
Brush vegetables lightly with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Cook, flipping over occasionally, until just tender.
While the vegetables are grilling, bring water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and couscous to boil in a large pot. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. Let couscous cool to room temperature.
Place couscous on a plate and top with veggies. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

COMPANY COUSCOUS

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Couscous is the best! It is fast and tastes great. This recipe is savory and goes great with chicken.

Provided by NTREMPE

Categories Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ 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
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

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Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups uncooked whole wheat couscous (about 11 ounces)
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Add cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives and green onions to couscous; stir in dressing. Gently stir in cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.