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Pesto couscous in a bowl with basil.
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Pesto Couscous

All you need is 10 minutes and a few fresh ingredients to make this vibrant and flavorful pesto couscous. Made with no dairy, this side dish is one everyone can get behind!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Ameican
Keyword: basil couscous, pesto couscous
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook the couscous al dente according to package directions.
    2 cup couscous
  • While the couscous is cooking, prepare the dairy free pesto according to directions.
    ½ cup dairy free pesto
  • Strain the couscous and transfer it back to the pot or a separate bowl. Pour the pesto sauce over the warm couscous and toss to combine.
  • Serve warm or cold and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg