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Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe
Tomato Basil Couscous Salad is an easy side dish recipe perfect for serving with any meal. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and pine nuts give it a bold flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup couscous
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a low boil.
- As soon as the water comes to a low boil, remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Add basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and pine nuts. Fluff again. Cover for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Tomato Basil Couscous Salad!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
2289mg
(65%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23.4mg
(26%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
7.4mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 2289mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7.4mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.