5.0 from 3 votes
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.
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
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
Instructions
- Cook pearl couscous in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions.
- Drain couscous, then add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add basil pesto, lemon juice, parmesan and salt.
- Stir to combine then serve garnished with extra parmesan.
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Notes
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
- I recommend homemade basil pesto for this recipe, but store-bought works great too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.