Couscous is a wheat pasta and a staple in Middle Eastern stews and side dishes. Try it in place of rice or noodles alongside grilled chicken, lamb, or pork. If you're looking for a vegetarian option for a main course, this recipe also makes a tasty base for grilled vegetables.
Number of Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients :
margarine 1 tbsp
quick-cooking couscous 1 cup
low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup
small carrot, thinly sliced 1
onion, thinly sliced 1
dark seedless raisins 1/4 cup
cayenne pepper 1 pinch
Instructions :
1. Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous and mix to coat the grains with margarine. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare a skillet with nonstick pan spray; add the carrot and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
3. Stir onions, carrots, and raisins into the couscous. Add the cayenne.
Nutrition Information Amount per serving :
Calories 245
Calories from Fat 34
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 76 mg
Total Carbohydrate 46 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 7 g
Source : Waterfront Media Diabetes Archive
Number of Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients :
margarine 1 tbsp
quick-cooking couscous 1 cup
low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup
small carrot, thinly sliced 1
onion, thinly sliced 1
dark seedless raisins 1/4 cup
cayenne pepper 1 pinch
Instructions :
1. Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous and mix to coat the grains with margarine. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare a skillet with nonstick pan spray; add the carrot and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
3. Stir onions, carrots, and raisins into the couscous. Add the cayenne.
Nutrition Information Amount per serving :
Calories 245
Calories from Fat 34
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 76 mg
Total Carbohydrate 46 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 7 g
Source : Waterfront Media Diabetes Archive
