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Colorful Couscous

 

Recipe By : http://www.heartinfo.org 12/99

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta, Couscous, Etc. Side Dishes

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 small onion -- diced

2 large garlic clove -- minced

2 3/4 cups water

OR low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon salt -- (optional)

2 3/4 cups small diced vegetables of choice

(suggested: red bell pepper or carrots or

zucchini or yellow squash)

10 ounces couscous

1/3 cup chopped fresh herb -- (s) of choice

(suggested: parsley or oregano or basil)

 

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat; add oil. Add onions and garlic;

saut‚ until onions are translucent. Do not brown onions or garlic. Add

water (and or broth), salt (if using), and small diced vegetables; bring to

boil over high heat. Stir in couscous and fresh herbs; cover and

immediately remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with

fork. Adjust seasonings. Enjoy hot or try it cold with a squirt of lemon

juice. Yields 6 servings; per serving: 300 calories, 3 grams fat, 0 mg

cholesterol.

 

 

 

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