Summer Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Summer Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup couscous

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 cherry tomatoes

quartered

¼ red onion

diced

2 green onions

chopped

¼ cup seeded

diced cucumber

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.

Step 2

Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes red onion green onions cucumber parsley and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information

Summer Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 137.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 16.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 0.6mg

Vitamin A Iu: 454.2IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 21%

Folate: 23.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 17.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 12.5mg 5%

Potassium: 164.9mg 5%

Sodium: 128.6mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 63.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.