Summer is finally here, Chef! To celebrate, put a spring in your step with this spring onion, peas, olives, & basil pesto-loaded couscous lunch. Finished with crumblings of creamy feta and a salad sprinkle.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
QUICK Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
LOAD WITH FLAVOUR
When the Couscous is done, toss with the olives, the cucumber, the peas, the spring onion, the basil pesto, and seasoning.
FRESHNESS ON A PLATE
Dish up the loaded pesto Couscous and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the seeds and crispy onions.
QUICK Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
LOAD WITH FLAVOUR
When the Couscous is done, toss with the olives, the cucumber, the peas, the spring onion, the basil pesto, and seasoning.
FRESHNESS ON A PLATE
Dish up the loaded pesto Couscous and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the seeds and crispy onions.
QUICK Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
LOAD WITH FLAVOUR
When the Couscous is done, toss with the olives, the cucumber, the peas, the spring onion, the basil pesto, and seasoning.
FRESHNESS ON A PLATE
Dish up the loaded pesto Couscous and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the seeds and crispy onions.
QUICK Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
LOAD WITH FLAVOUR
When the Couscous is done, toss with the olives, the cucumber, the peas, the spring onion, the basil pesto, and seasoning.
FRESHNESS ON A PLATE
Dish up the loaded pesto Couscous and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the seeds and crispy onions.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R118.46
for 4 servings · R29.61 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 1.14× packR34.27
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 80 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 10% of packR14.54
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Couscous needs 300 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Crispy Onion Bits
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl?
The preparation time for Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl with peas & spring onion is between 8 and 10 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl with peas & spring onion?
The total time required to make Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl with peas & spring onion is between 10 and 10 minutes.
How many servings does Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl?
Couscous, Crispy Onion Bits, Cucumber, Feta, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Spring Onion, Sunflower Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl?
Calories: 717.9, Carbs: 58.7 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 24.3 grams, Sugar: 9.5 grams, Salt: 864.2 grams
How do I prepare Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl?
FRESHNESS ON A PLATE: Dish up the loaded pesto couscous and crumble over the feta. Sprinkle over the seeds and crispy onions. LOAD WITH FLAVOUR: When the couscous is done, toss with the olives, the cucumber, the peas, the spring onion, the basil pesto, and seasoning. QUICK COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl?
Couscous, Crispy Onion Bits, Cucumber, Feta, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Spring Onion, Sunflower Seeds
How many calories does Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl have?
717.9 calories
How much fat content does Summer Pesto & Couscous Bowl have?
grams