Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    39

Toasted pecans, sautéed mushrooms, and fragrant garlic unite harmoniously with sun-dried tomato pesto, and fluffy couscous. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds the perfect finishing touch. Elevate this dish by incorporating grilled chicken or your favorite vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    19 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    222 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Spread the pecan pieces onto a baking sheet and place in a cold oven.

02

Step

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to begin roasting the pecans. Roast until aromatic, 20 to 30 minutes.

03

Step

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

04

Step

Return the skillet to the heat. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Stir the water into the butter; bring to a boil.

05

Step

Put the couscous in a glass bowl; pour the butter and water mixture over the couscous. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit until the couscous absorbs all of the moisture, 7 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

06

Step

Stir the toasted pecans, the mushroom mixture, the pesto, and Parmesan cheese through the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter to sauté the mushrooms and onions.
If you don’t have sun-dried tomato pesto, regular pesto works well too.
Add a handful of spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients.

Alfredo Kutch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Lesley Kuhlman

    This is the perfect side dish for grilled fish or chicken.

  • Talon Keebler

    My kids, who are normally picky eaters, devoured this couscous.

  • Pearl Emmerich

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights!

  • Xander Ullrich

    I didn't have any sun-dried tomato pesto, so I used regular pesto and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was delicious!

  • Louisa Keeling

    The toasted pecans really make this dish special.

  • Suzanne Jaskolski

    So easy to customize and make it your own!

  • Lurline Lockman

    I love how versatile this recipe is. I've added grilled chicken, chickpeas, and even roasted vegetables to it.

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