Beet and Spinach Couscous

By FamilySprouts

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 200
Total Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
% of Calories from Fat: 7%
% Calories from Sat Fat: 0% Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 200mg

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Tbsp Shallots, chopped
• 1 cup Couscous, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups Beets, fresh, sliced
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Spinach leaves

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and beets. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in couscous and cook for another minute. Add water and salt. Let simmer for 10 minutes or until couscous in tender. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Stir gently until spinach wilts. Serve warm.