Herbed Couscous with Tomatoes Recipe


Submitted by ten2ndepic

Makes 4 servings


A fast grain, dressed up with fresh tomatoes and herbs.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or infused oil
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, parsley or thyme
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
Directions
  1. Bring broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan;

  2. add couscous, olive oil (or infused oil), tomatoes and tarragon (or parsley or thyme).

  3. Stir, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

  4. Uncover, fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Categories

Pasta, Side Dish, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 158.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
215
Calories from Fat
39
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.3g
7%
Saturated Fat
0.7g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
874mg
36%
Total Carbohydrates
35.7g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3.0g
12%
Sugars
0.7g
Protein
7.6g
Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 4% • Iron 14%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
    		•    Bad points
  • High in sodium
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