The couscous with pumpkin and fresh cheese is a light dish, full of flavor that will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
A dish harmonious in taste and color, perfectly balanced for those who love to eat healthy without giving up taste.
The couscous with pumpkin and fresh cheese is a practical and tasty solution for a lunch break at work to avoid sandwiches, perfect for a light lunch during your beach days under the umbrella.
It is prepared quickly because precooked couscous is used. You can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge to get a nice fresh dish, or consume it at the time of preparation.
If you love couscous, you can prepare it in various ways. Below, you will find only some recipes, but through the search lens on my blog, you will find others besides those mentioned in the recipe.
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup precooked couscous
- 1 cup cleaned pumpkin
- 1 fresh scallion
- 2.5 oz fresh cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste white pepper
Steps
Clean the pumpkin by removing the skin and seeds, and cut it into small cubes.
Clean the scallion and slice it.
In a pan, pour the tablespoon of oil and the scallion, let it fry gently for a minute, then add the pumpkin and a glass of water.
Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley, stir, and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Prepare the couscous by covering it with a glass of boiling water.
If you wish, you can use granular broth dissolved in the hot water to give it more flavor…on that note, I ask if you’ve ever thought of making it at home. If you haven’t done it yet, here’s my recipe for natural granular broth without preservatives.
Returning to the couscous, it is ready for use when it has doubled in size and absorbed all the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the cooked pumpkin and diced fresh cheese.
The couscous with pumpkin and fresh cheese is an alternative to rice or pasta for a varied and balanced diet.
