Herbed Couscous with Tomatoes

From EatingWell: The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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

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Herbed Couscous with Tomatoes Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | High fiber |

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Ingredients

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 and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

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

Per serving: 257 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 10 g protein; 7 g fiber; 199 mg sodium; 67 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat

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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish: Side dish, grain; Pasta

Ethnic/Regional: Mediterranean

Health & Diet Considerations: Low cholesterol; Low saturated fat; Low sodium; Heart healthy; High fiber

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Servings: 4

Meal/Course: Dinner

Season: Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter

Style/Theme: Picnic; Quick (total 30 min. or less); Vegan; Vegetarian

Publication: The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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