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Christmas Couscous

SUBMITTED BY: Tiffany Klabin Palisi

"This is my own creation. It is both tasty and healthy. It looks great on Christmas plates. The couscous is off-white, the peppers are green and red; the colors of Christmas. Taste and you'll know why it is my favorite recipe."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 ounces quick-cooking couscous
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place dry couscous, red and green peppers, and Parmesan cheese in 2 quart saucepan. Mix well.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in butter. Pour water into saucepan with couscous mixture. Cover for about 5 minutes. When you remove cover, couscous will be ready. Fluff with a wooden spoon.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Jennifer
I thought this was really easy and fast to make. Very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by CANADA_COOKIN
My husband & I found this to be incredibly bland. Garlic or some sort of spice would make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Aunt Mary
This is a good way to dress up couscous! But I had to figure out how much 6 oz. was. So I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Amanda Lunberg
Mmm Mmm Good! I loved this. It was quick, easy and tastes great! Also tastes great with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by LESLIE38
This was a very nice, festive looking side dish for my New Years Eve party. The taste was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by Jessica
I liked this recipe because it was very simple. However, I gave it a 3 because I agree with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by MAXGLINK

This recipe works great as a side dish. I used feta cheese instead of Parmesan cheese and I... MORE



 
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Nutritional Information
Christmas Couscous

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 191

  • Total Fat: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 41mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 5.7g

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