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SKINNY VEGGIE COUSCOUS BLEND



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100% less sat fat • 100% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Grilled fish or seafood pairs deliciously with this Mediterranean-inspired, flavor-packed mixture.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole wheat couscous
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook zucchini and red onion in hot oil over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini mixture to couscous along with roasted red peppers, oregano, lemon peel, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGGIE COUSCOUS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, yellow squash, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cranberries and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover with a tight fitting lid, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and fluff with a fork. The couscous can be served hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
  • Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium carrots
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup julienned yellow sweet pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the carrots, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add the next five ingredients and mix well.
  • Stir in the couscous.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and remove from the heat and let stand for 5-8 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.3

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas)
1 red capsicum, chopped
1/2-1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup wine (optional)
cracked pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in frying pan and toast lightly for 1 minute.
  • Add onion, chilli sauce, cumin and ginger and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add chickpeas, capsicum, spinach, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft.
  • Meanwhile prepare couscous.
  • Place couscous in a serving bowl, pour on boiling water, cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
  • Use a fork to rake the couscous to separate grains.
  • Top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.2

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES



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This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
8 ounces canned chick-peas, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
  • After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
  • Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
  • Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add seasonings and stir.
  • To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

VEGGIES AND COUSCOUS



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Healthy, attractive, easy and quick b/c it uses the microwave. Fits a busy empty nester life style:)

Provided by WiGal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup couscous, quick cooking
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a 1 quart microwave safe casserole stir together broth, carrot, red pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and bottled hot pepper sauce.
  • Microwave, covered, on 100% for 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are just tender, stirring once.
  • Stir in spinach, couscous, and lemon juice.
  • Cook, covered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until spinach is just wilted and couscous has absorbed liquid. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan, and cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Let stand, covered, 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 11.1

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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This is based on a recipe from Glamour's Gourmet On the Run cookbook, by Jane Kirby. I love this dish served with whole-wheat pita bread and Moroccan mint tea (you'll find several recipes for this tea on 'Zaar).

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium turnip, diced (2 cups)
2 carrots, diagonally sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup garbanzo beans (canned chick-peas)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup couscous
fresh cilantro (to garnish) or parsley sprig (to garnish)
sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan, and saute until tender but not brown.
  • Add turnip, carrots, tomatoes, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper and chicken broth.
  • Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet firm when tested a fork.
  • Add zucchini and garbanzo beans; cook until zucchini is just tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous:.
  • In a large saucepan, heat chicken broth and butter.
  • Add couscous.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 15 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon some couscous on a warm plate; top with vegetables and their broth.
  • Garnish with cilantro or parsley and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 982.1, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.8

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