Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous

Name: Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth; 1 cup couscous; 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 2 tablespoons white wine (use decent quality!); 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom; 1/2 cup porcini mushroom; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon basil

Submitted by Kat2355

"A unique earthy flavor to the traditional pasta-like grain. Very quick to make."

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photo by loof751

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Cousous
1 ¹⁄₄ cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (optional)
Topping
2 tablespoons white wine (use decent quality!)
¹⁄₂ cup shiitake mushroom
¹⁄₂ cup porcini mushroom
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon basil

directions

Bring water to a boil.
Add couscous, butter and salt.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Topping: In a shallow pan, add all"topping" ingredients and cook until mushrooms are tender.
Mix topping with couscous, serve immediately.

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Reviews

Very nice couscous recipe! I had to use a bit more wine to cook the mushrooms and onions, otherwise made as directed. Easy and tasty, great with grilled chicken - thanks for sharing the recipe!

loof751