Christmas Couscous

10 Reviews

“This is my own creation. It is both tasty and healthy. It looks great on Christmas plates. The couscous is off-white, the peppers are green and red; the colors of Christmas. Taste and you'll know why it is my favorite recipe.” - by Tiffany Klabin Palisi

Ingredients

6 ounces quick-cooking couscous
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups water

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place dry couscous, red and green peppers, and Parmesan cheese in 2 quart saucepan. Mix well.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in butter. Pour water into saucepan with couscous mixture. Cover for about 5 minutes. When you remove cover, couscous will be ready. Fluff with a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
213 cal
11%

Fat
4.6 g
7%

Carbs
34.3 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (10)

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CANADA_COOKIN

Dec. 12, 2003

"My husband & I found this to be incredibly bland. Garlic or some sort of spice would make a big difference...." See more"

LESLIE38

Jan. 25, 2007

"This was a very nice, festive looking side dish for my New Years Eve party. The taste was pretty good, but as others commented, could use just a bit of perking up. No complaints from any guests, thou..." See moregh."

Jessica

Dec. 28, 2006

"I liked this recipe because it was very simple. However, I gave it a 3 because I agree with the first reviewer about it being bland. I added garlic, but I think the recipe could be approved on more by..." See more adding some spices."

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