Parmesan Spinach Couscous
Parmesan Spinach Couscous is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines fluffy couscous with fresh spinach and savory Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 fork
- 1 stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water Can substitute with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- to serve optional lemon wedges For serving.
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan with garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until wilted.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the pan with the sautéed spinach. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.
Feel free to add other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, or additional herbs for more flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.