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Pesto Couscous with Veggies

Pesto Couscous with Veggies

By Ebenezer Obiri

Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers)
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the couscous and a pinch of salt. Stir quickly, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

2

While the couscous is resting, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

3

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and then add it to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

4

Pour the pesto over the couscous and vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a splash of water or olive oil.

5

Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Pesto Couscous with Veggies!

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Pesto Couscous with Veggies

By Ebenezer Obiri

Pesto Couscous with Veggies - couscous, mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers) recipe

This recipe is ready in 20 minutes and features couscous, mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers), pesto and other delicious ingredients. Contains 350 calories total.

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers)
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the couscous and a pinch of salt. Stir quickly, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

2

While the couscous is resting, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

3

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and then add it to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

4

Pour the pesto over the couscous and vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a splash of water or olive oil.

5

Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Pesto Couscous with Veggies!

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 350

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