Side dishe for 6
Pesto Couscous with Vegetables
$4.41for 430 minServes 6
Pearl couscous cooks with crisp vegetables, then combines with spinach, almonds, mozzarella, and basil pesto.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Asparagus, a little$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.13Typical price |
 | Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | Spinach, 3 oz$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.42Typical price |
 | Radishes, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.62 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.10 per serving$4.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 8 oz snap peas
- 3 oz spinach leaves
- 2 1/2 scallions
- 2 1/2 radishes
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 4 oz perline mozzarella balls
- to taste salt and pepper (optional)
- optional garnishes fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pearl couscous, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and snap peas to the pot, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Drain the couscous and vegetables, then rinse them briefly with cool water.
- Toss the mixture with the spinach, scallions, radishes, almonds, mozzarella, pesto, salt, and pepper.
- Let the couscous salad stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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