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    Home » Recipes » Warm Brussels Sprout and Couscous Salad

    Warm Brussels Sprout and Couscous Salad

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    warm brussels sprout and couscous salad pin

    This Warm Brussels Sprout and Couscous Salad recipe was originally posted in 2012.

    I decided to repost this as-is, so I could share the prep photos. Scroll down for the printable version. Big thanks to Janet for requesting this one. I TOTALLY forgot about it. 

           

    I have no idea where this idea came from. I was hungry. It was lunch. I had Brussels Sprouts.

    That was all the catalyst I needed.

    I decided to use a slice of real bacon to add flavor and a little fat that would help sauté the sprouts. I'm trying not to fear the traditional "off-limit" foods of typical diets. One slice of bacon is not going to kill me.

    The result was fun, tasty, and pretty. Oh! And surprisingly filling. I'm guessing from the higher fat content.

    Here's what I did…

    Ingredients

    • 1oz Uncooked Whole Wheat Couscous (28g)
    • 1oz Boiling Water
    • 15 Brussels Sprouts (about 225g)
    • 1 Slice of Bacon cut into smaller pieces
    • 1 tablespoon Water
    • Kosher Salt
    • 3 Walnut Halves chopped (7g)

    Instructions

    Add the couscous and boiling water to a small container that you can cover tightly with plastic wrap. It will "cook" while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

    Cut the tips off the Brussels Sprouts and run a knife through them, creating small slices. They don't have to be perfect. Just a loose chop is fine.

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and brown the bacon.

    Add the cut Brussels Sprouts.

    Toss the sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes. Now, add a tablespoon of water and cover for 2-3 minutes.

    This will help steam the Brussels sprouts, cooking them faster.

    While the Brussels Sprouts are steaming, uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork...

    Uncover the sprouts and sprinkle liberally with salt. Then toss a few times.

    Shut off the heat, add the couscous and walnuts.

    Toss everything together and eat!

    It was delish!

    📖 Recipe

    warm brussels sprout and couscous salad featured

    Warm Brussels Sprout and Couscous Salad

    Roni Noone
    Warm Brussel Sprout and Couscous Salad has a touch of bacon and walnuts, and it's exactly what it sounds like-- warm Brussels Sprouts mixed with couscous!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Any
    Cuisine Any
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 295 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 oz Uncooked Whole Wheat Couscous 28g
    • 1 oz Boiling Water
    • 15 Brussels Sprouts about 225g
    • 1 Slice of Bacon cut into smaller pieces
    • 1 tablespoon Water
    • Kosher Salt
    • 3 Walnut Halves chopped 7g

    Instructions
     

    • Add the couscous and boiling water to a small container that you can cover tightly with plastic wrap. It will “cook” while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
      1 oz Uncooked Whole Wheat Couscous, 1 oz Boiling Water
    • Cut the tips off the Brussels Sprouts and run a knife through them creating small slices. They don’t have to be perfect. Just a loose chop is fine.
      15 Brussels Sprouts
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and brown the bacon.
      1 Slice of Bacon cut into smaller pieces
    • Add the cut Brussels Sprouts.
    • Toss the sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add a tablespoon of water and cover for 2-3 minutes.
      1 tablespoon Water
    • This will help steam the Brussels sprouts, cooking them faster.
    • While the Brussels Sprouts are steaming, uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork.
    • Uncover the sprouts and sprinkle liberally with salt. Then toss a few times.
      Kosher Salt
    • Shut off the heat, add the couscous and walnuts.
      3 Walnut Halves chopped
    • Toss everything together and eat!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 15gFat: 10gFiber: 12gSugar: 7g
    Keyword brussels, couscous, salad, sprout
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