Description
This pesto couscous recipe is a flavorful and easy side dish that is perfect to pair with just about anything! Made with fluffy couscous and an easy homemade pesto, this dish is simple yet delicious.
Ingredients
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For the couscous:
- 2 cups uncooked couscous
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 oz)
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
- Once the couscous is cooked, fluff with a fork, season with salt, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small blender or food processor, blend the basil, almonds, olive oil, and garlic until mostly smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan and continue to blend until mostly smooth.
- Stir the pesto into the prepared couscous.
Notes
This recipe makes about one cup of pesto and four cups of couscous. Feel free to substitute store bought pesto.