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Couscous with Red Onion and Chives

3.3

(5)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 as a side dish

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan cook onion in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add vinegar and cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in couscous, boiling water, and salt and pepper to taste. Let couscous mixture stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in chives.

TagsCouscousPastaRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSauteGourmet
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