More-Than-A-Side Dish Couscous Recipe - I found a box of couscous in the back of my pantry that I had never opened. I can't even remember when I bought it. But, apparently at the time, I felt the need to buy and cook it. I've only had once before and thought it was kind of bland.
I really enjoy putting flavors together and, well, baby spinach was on sale and I recently discovered Feta cheese. I know! How on earth had I missed that one?!
Here's a recipe I created yesterday and it turned out to be one of my favorite side dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tblsp. Olive oil
- 2 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 tblsp. crushed roasted garlic
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 Baby Portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 handfuls baby spinach, washed and drained
- Cooked Couscous, enough for two servings
- 1/4 cup Tomato & Basil Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Put olive oil in pan. Add bacon. Cook til crispy.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes and mushrooms. Stir about a minute.
- Add baby spinach and continue stirring for another minute or until spinach reduces.
- Stir in cooked couscous and mix well.
- Salt to taste.
- Top with Feta cheese.
Hi Pamela! So glad you joined us here in Fellow Foodies! Ya know, I've only had couscous once that I can remember also. Baby spinach and feta is a staple in our house! DEFINITELY going to be trying out your recipe!
Thanks and looking forward to seeing more great posts from you!
Best~
Karen
Hi Karen - My name is Pamela - not Karen. But, you can call me Karen, if you want to. ;o) This recipe is soooo good and adding the chicken shish kabobs made is a perfect meal.
Pamela....Sincerest apologies...I actually called you "Mary"....Post corrected and please accept my apologies! Glad you are here and really, I'm definitely going to give this one a try! (I see couscous in the stores and have toyed with the idea of purchasing it). Not I have GOOD REASON to!
Best~
Karen
Hi Karen - No worries. I've been called much worse. :) Enjoy your day!
Pamela, not only does your Couscous recipe sound delicious, but your photos look enticing as well! :)
Leilani
Hi Lielani - Thanks! I'm going to try something similar to this except using Orzo in place of Couscous. I'll let know how it turns out. I thought it might make a good cold dish.
Pamela,
This really sounds great!!! I really like couscous and usually add a few things to spice it up like green onions..... but I am going to have to try your recipe with tomato & basil feta cheese and spinach. It sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!!!
Hi Linda - I'm going to try this same recipe and use some Orzo in place of the couscous. I think I'll keep the veggies fresh instead of cooking them and make the dish more of a salad than a side dish.