BALSAMIC TOMATO COUSCOUS

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We had a potluck to attend where we had been asked to bring a side dish. I was craving couscous though I knew few (if any) of my friends would be willing to try it. Never mind, I moved forward! This is a slight adaptation of one I found in one of my favorite cookbooks "500 almost fat free pasta recipes." And truth be told, I brought very little home and got asked for the recipe!

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups nonfat vegetable broth or 2 cups nonfat chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
5 small tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, bring the broth to a boil.
  • When it is boiling add the basil and garlic and stir. Then add the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
  • Chop the tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl mix the balsamic vinegar, the oil, and the pepper. Add the tomatoes.
  • When the couscous is ready add the tomato mixture and mix well.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.7

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