Pine nut-pesto couscous

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Couscous
½ teaspoon Salt
3 Plum tomatoes
2 Green onion(s)
2 tablespoons Pine nuts
3 tablespoons Prepared pesto sauce
Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a covered medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the couscous and ½ tsp salt, stir well and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for at least 5 min.

2. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes in to small pieces. Cut the green onions crosswise into thin slices. Toast the pine nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 3 min.

3. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the pesto and toss. Add the tomatoes, green onions, and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss well.

The 5 in 10 Pasta and Noodle Cookbook 5 Ingredients in 10 Minutes or Less by Nancie McDermott

ISBN 0-688-13475-0

pg 155

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-29-95

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