Spinach Parmesan Couscous
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy and flavorful Spinach Parmesan Couscous recipe! This dish combines fluffy couscous with sautéed garlic, vibrant wilted spinach, and creamy grated Parmesan cheese for a perfectly balanced side or light main course. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and nourishing option packed with wholesome ingredients like olive oil and fresh spinach. A touch of lemon juice adds a burst of zesty freshness, while the Parmesan provides a rich, savory finish. Perfect for busy evenings or as a crowd-pleasing dinner party addition, this versatile recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt and stir.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add 1 cup of couscous and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot water, stir to combine, cover the pan, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous is resting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Peel and mince 2 cloves of garlic. Add them to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add 3 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the spinach. Stir to combine.
Stir in 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese melts and coats the couscous.
Season the couscous with 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
For a pop of freshness, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
