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Tricolor Pearl Couscous with Pesto & Vegetables

Contributed by: Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc

Great with fresh summer tomatoes & zucchini. Low Sugar, Soy Free, Vegetarian.

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Tricolor Pearl Couscous
  • 1-1/2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Pesto (recipe below or store bought)
  • 1/2 cup Zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes

Pesto

  • 2 cups fresh Basil Leaves, rinsed & dried
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 clove Garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp Pine Nuts, Almonds or Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a 2-quart sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add Pearl Couscous and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly pour in the water. Lower heat and simmer gently with the lid on until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pesto. Stir in vegetables. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 6 servings.

Pesto

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary to combine all ingredients.
Tricolor Pearl Couscous with Pesto & Vegetables

Servings: 6

Rating

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving (115g)
Recipe Yield: 6 		Amount Per
Serving 		% Daily
Value
Calories 200  
Calories from Fat 90  
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g %
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium g %
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g 0%
Protein 4g 10%
Phosphorus g %
     
     
     
     
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.