couscous tacos

[Guest guest]

this was published in 1993 -- i'm thinking we have more choices in tofu these

days. perhaps a baked smoked tofu would be good in this recipe.

 

 

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Couscous Tacos

 

Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens Books

Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Entrees {Posted}

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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14 1/2 ounces mexican-style stewed tomatoes

1 cup water

1/4 cup chopped onion

5 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

2/3 cup couscous

8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu -- drained, finely chopped

10 taco shells -- warmed

1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salsa

 

1. In a medium saucepan combine undrained stewed tomatoes, water, onion, and

taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and tofu. Cover; remove

from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

 

2. Spoon couscous mixture into taco shells. Top with lettuce and cheese. Serve

with salsa. Makes 5 servings.

 

Nutrition info nation per serving. 365 calories, 18 g protein, 45 g

carbohydrate, 15 g fat (4 g saturated), 16 mg cholesterol, 809 mg sodium, 475 mg

potassium.

 

Source:

" BHG Vegetarian Recipes (Cooking for Today) "

Copyright:

" 1993 Meredith Corp. ISBN0696019892 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 339 Calories; 13g Fat (34.8% calories

from fat); 13g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol;

446mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Couscous (KOOS-koos) is a quick-cooking grain made from ground semolina

in the shape of very tiny beads. Look for it in the rice or pasta section of

your supermarket or at specialty stores.

 

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