Whole-Wheat Couscous Pilaf

Whole-wheat couscous is practically an instant side dish. Fresh herbs and hot sauce add flavor with few calories.

4 servings

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low sodium | High fiber | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Combine broth or water, butter, hot sauce and salt in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the grains with a fork to separate. Stir in parsley. Season with pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 349 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 0 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 68 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 11 g fiber; 192 mg sodium; 5 mg potassium.

4 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 4 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat