Tomato Pea Couscous
I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
- 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir
- in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and
- tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir
- in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 184 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.