Delicious Pesto Couscous in 15 Minutes: Taste the Magic

This Pesto Couscous is a quick and flavorful vegetarian meal, ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for weeknights.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Couscous

1 cup Pearl Couscous Regular couscous or quinoa can be used as substitutes
1 4 Water Ensure it’s at a rolling boil
1 tsp Kosher Salt You can use sea salt or table salt but adjust the amount

For the Pesto Mixture

1 cup Pesto Switch out for different pestos like sun-dried tomato
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Try nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative
1 tbsp Lemon Zest Lime zest can be a refreshing substitute

For the Garnish

1/4 cup Pine Nuts Optional; walnuts or sunflower seeds are great alternatives
Salt & Pepper Season to taste

Equipment

medium saucepan
dry skillet

Method

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine water and kosher salt; bring to a rolling boil.
Stir in the pearl couscous, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and fluffy.
While the couscous cooks, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Once the couscous is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in the pesto, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with the toasted pine nuts, extra parmesan, and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a touch of olive oil for added richness.

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