Company Couscous

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

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.

Company Couscous