Couscous with Tomatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Two Cheeses
Discover a delightful blend of flavors with this colorful side dish! This flavorful dish features spinach, tomatoes, onions, and two cheeses that is sure to please! This nutrient-packed dish combines fluffy couscous with fresh spinach, savory tomatoes, and a delicious duo of Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a wholesome side or a light meal, it's a quick and easy recipe that will impress your taste buds. Pair it with a protein of your choice to really pack a powerful dietary punch.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups packaged couscous, any flavor
- 1 cup (8 ounces) canned Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion rings
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 10 cups fresh spinach (10 ounces)
- 1 tbsp water
- 11/2 cups shredded light Cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare couscous according to package directions. Heat tomatoes in small saucepan or microwave.In large skillet, combine onions, garlic and oil; stir over medium heat until onions are heated and fragrant. Add spinach and water; stir until spinach is wilted and tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes. On large platter, layer couscous, spinach and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil.
Notes
Recipe created by Cabot Creamery and provided courtesy of Dairy Max and National Dairy Council. For more recipes, visit www.usdairy.com and www.dairydiscoveryzone.com