A fast grain, dressed up with fresh tomatoes and herbs.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or infused oil
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, parsley or thyme
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Bring broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan; add couscous, olive oil (or infused oil), tomatoes and tarragon (or parsley or thyme). Stir, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 257 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 7 g fiber; 199 mg sodium; 67 mg potassium.


2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

I always forget how fast couscous is! Nice, easy recipe.

Susan, Prescott, AZ

This was good but bland. I love couscous but I might add some additional seasoning to this.

Melinda , CA