Saturday, February 16, 2008

Herbed Whole-Wheat Couscous




Quick and versatile, serve this couscous alongside any saucy dish.

Servings: 2 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy


Ingredients:

Herbed Whole-Wheat Couscous
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 scallions , sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous


Steps:

1: Bring broth, scallions and parsley to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, return to a simmer, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.


Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 256
Carbohydrates - 47
Fat - 1
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 10
Cholesterol - 2
Dietary Fiber - 8
Potassium - 62
Sodium - 57

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