If you’re currently buying the boxes of Near East Parmesan Couscous…. why? Parmesan couscous is easy to make, frugal, and only takes a few minutes. Not only that, you can have fun experimenting with fun add-ins and tweaking the flavor. After you get the basics down, you can create a copycat couscous of just about any of the flavored box mixes you typically buy.
Frugal Tip: Couscous is usually located near the rice and grains in most supermarkets. If you have a hard time finding couscous, you can purchase it on Amazon.com or Vitacost. Plus, when you register for a new Vitacost account you’ll receive a code valid for $10 off a $10 order.
Source: Inspired by the Mommysavers Parmesan Couscous recipe
Copycat Recipe: Near East Parmesan Couscous
Recipe type: Side
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Serves: 2-4
A yummy, quick-and-easy copycat version of Near East Parmesan Couscous
Ingredients
- 1 C. dry couscous
- 1 C. chicken stock
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- ⅓ C. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until soft. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for five minutes, then fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients: pepper, balsamic vinegar, and grated Parmesan. Fluff again and serve while hot. DO NOT overcook. It will become a gloppy mess if you allow it to sit too long.
- Yummy add-ins include feta or goat cheese, basil, parsley, diced or sun-dried tomatoes.
