Pesto Couscous

5 from 9 votes

This pesto couscous recipe is the easiest side dish you'll make this week! Take 2 minutes to measure and put together the simple ingredients and then it's only a 5 minute wait time for this flavorful, pesto-y, side dish. This easy recipe makes the perfect base for couscous bowls - great for meal prepping!

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup pesto jarred or homemade
1 tablespoon lemon juice from about 1/2 a lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine dried couscous, pesto and boiling water together in a bowl. Stir breifly and add a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Remove lid, fluff couscous with a fork.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Setir and serve.

Notes

Notes - I use my Oregano Pesto for this recipe.

Substitutions - Use the pesto of your choice.

Storage - Leftovers store in the fridge for 3-4 days or so.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g