pasta recipes
Couscous with Vegetables
Prep: 10 min – Cook: 5 min – Stand: 5 min
1/3 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow squash, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1. Cook onions and garlic in margarine in 2-quart saucepan, stirring frequently, until onions are tender.
2. Stir in water and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.
Makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: 90 calories (10 calories from fat); 1 g fat (1 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 20 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate (2 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.