Ingredients:
1 cup dry cous cous $0.50
1 (14oz) can of diced tomatoes $1.00
1 cup of water Free
2 tblspoons of butter $0.20
In a medium sized sauce pan, bring 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of cous cous, stirring well. Let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
After 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and mix in 1 can of diced tomatoes.
So this meal all together costs about $1.70. If used in main course portions, you can get 3 servings. If used as a side dish about 4 servings. That means that if you eat this as a main dish, its less than $0.60 for a meal. You can use whatever brands you have available to you, but I use whole grain couscous from Trader Joes and Del Monte Tomatoes Diced with Basil, Garlic & Oregano from your local super market. I take this to work sometimes as is, just heat up in the micro. Its delicious, cheap, and absolutely a great idea!
Variations:
-Use fresh tomatoes, chop up fresh basil
2 comments:
That looks pretty darn delish. Ever tried couscous with a squirt of lemon juice in it while it's cooking?
I should try that! Just cook it plain and then add it while its expanding?
Thanks for the tip!
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