Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms Recipe). Roasted pecans, sauteed onion, mushrooms, and garlic marry beautifully with Parmesan, sun-dried tomato pesto, and couscous. If you wish, stir in cooked chicken and more veggies to make it a complete meal. I regularly add shelled edamame for a boost of meatless protein.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

⅔ cup pecan pieces

1 tablespoon butter

1 ½ cups quartered fresh button mushrooms

1 onion

chopped

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

2 teaspoons butter

1 ¼ cups water

1 (5.8 ounce) box couscous

1 (8.5 ounce) bottle sun-dried tomato pesto

⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Spread the pecan pieces onto a baking sheet and place in a cold oven.

Step 2

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to begin roasting the pecans. Roast until aromatic 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms onion and garlic in the melted butter until softened 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Return the skillet to the heat. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Stir the water into the butter; bring to a boil. Put the couscous in a glass bowl; pour the butter and water mixture over the couscous. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit until the couscous absorbs all of the moisture 7 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir the toasted pecans the mushroom mixture the pesto and Parmesan cheese through the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 471.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.3g 23%

Carbohydrates: 38.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.5g 22%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 31.3g 48%

Saturated Fat: 6.5g 33%

Cholesterol: 18.9mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 192.2IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 35.3mcg 9%

Calcium: 116.2mg 12%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 42.2mg 15%

Potassium: 319.3mg 9%

Sodium: 222.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 281.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.