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COUSCOUS WITH YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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Make and share this Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup summer squash, diced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or Italian parsley)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid.
  • Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, until onions are softened. Stir in the squash.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add the couscous and blend well. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro (or parsley) and blend well with a fork.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1, Protein 7.5

BAKED COUSCOUS WITH SUMMER SQUASH



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Our family and friends love this low fat side dish. When I have a vegetarian here, I use vegetable broth instead of chicken. This recipe came from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth or 14 ounces vegetable broth, DIVIDED
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
2 cups sliced yellow squash
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bring 1 cup of broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in uncooked couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add squash, onions, basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until squash is tender. Set aside.
  • Combine cheeses; set aside.
  • Combine couscous, squash mixture, and half of cheese mixture in a large bowl; stir in remaining broth, egg substitute, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish that is lightly coated with cooking spray.
  • Top with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden. Mine takes 35. Serve warm.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs. Meanwhile, cook 1 small chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, 1 cup cubed butternut squash, 3 chopped dates and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a skillet with olive oil until just tender, 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook 4 minutes. Stir in the couscous, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS WITH YELLOW SQUASH



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup diced yellow squash cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 cup precooked couscous
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, squash, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Add the coriander and blend well with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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