Toasted Tarragon Couscous
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes6 Servings
(Photo: Angus Fergusson)
This toasted garlic and tarragon couscous with baby arugula is ready in just five minutes, and can be kept warm while finalizing your other dinner dishes.
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried tarragon, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tsp salt
340-g box couscous, about 1 3/4 cups
2 cups baby arugula
Instructions
Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high. Add butter, garlic, tarragon and salt. (If using fresh tarragon, stir in with arugula after couscous has been fluffed.)
Heat a large, wide frying pan over medium-high. Add couscous. Stir frequently and lightly shake pan until evenly toasted, about 5 min. Remove from heat. Slowly pour in boiling water while stirring. Cover and let sit 5 min. Fluff with a fork. Stir in arugula.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 250, Protein 7g, Carbohydrates 41g, Fat 6g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 247mg.
Equipment Tip:
Don't use a non-stick pan for this recipe—it will prevent the couscous from getting as toasty and flavourful as possible.
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