2010 Ham & Spinach Couscous

By boandozzy

1 cup equals 248 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 727 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. Originally published as Ham & Spinach Couscous in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p41.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the water, ham, spinach and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.