Dinner for 2
Bacon Asparagus Couscous
$7.51for 415 minServes 2
Israeli couscous is tossed with crisp bacon, tender asparagus, and green onion for a fast skillet meal.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price | |
| Asparagus, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price | |
| Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.76 | ||
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetDinnersSpring
Typical price
$1.88 per serving$7.51 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup israeli couscous
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1 green onion
Steps
- Cook the couscous in a medium saucepan with water according to its package directions, then drain it.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, until crisp.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes in the bacon fat.
- Stir in the cooked couscous and green onion.
- Cook the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring often, until hot.
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