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TOASTED COUSCOUS WITH BASIL AND ALMONDS

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Makes: 6 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: less than 15 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 diced medium red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled fat-free or reduced-fat feta cheese

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Preparation

Step 1

Heat nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add couscous; toast 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Heat oil in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add green onions and cook 2 minutes. Stir in pepper, basil and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes or until basil is wilted. Add 3/4 cup water; bring to boil. Add toasted couscous; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer to serving dish; top with almonds and feta. (Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine.)

Per serving: 153 calories, 6 grams protein, 5 grams fat (27 percent calories from fat), 0.4 gram saturated fat, 23 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 105 milligrams sodium, 4 grams

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