Couscous with Vegetables
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
5 ounces frozen green peas, thawed and drained, OR any other quick-cooking vegetable (1 cup)
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons dry white wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
In a medium nonstick saucepan, saute peas, onion, mushrooms, wine, and garlic over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in parsley, basil, and pepper. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, prepare couscous using package directions. Stir in together all together in a large serving bowl.
Calories: 84
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1-1/2 Vegetable
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