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Squash and Veggie Couscous

Name: Squash and Veggie Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup uncooked couscous; 1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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4 servings

This simple, yet tasty side dish is a snap to whip up, and it's perfect when the veggies are in season. Try it with chicken, fish or even pork. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the squash, carrot, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in seasonings. Fluff couscous with a fork; toss with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 203 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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