Pesto Couscous

Pesto couscous is a quick and easy side dish made with pearl couscous and basil pesto. Delicious hot or cold, this is a great dish for busy weeknights.

Course Side

Cuisine International

Total Time 12

Servings as a side

Calories 289kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

2 cups pearl couscous
4 tablespoons basil pesto
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cooking salt
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese plus extra to serve

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Cook pearl couscous in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions.
2 cups pearl couscous
Drain couscous, then add to a large mixing bowl.
Add basil pesto, lemon juice, parmesan and salt.
4 tablespoons basil pesto, 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cooking salt, 2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
Stir to combine then serve garnished with extra parmesan.

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Notes

I recommend homemade basil pesto for this recipe, but store-bought works great too.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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