COLORFUL COUSCOUS

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We love it when side dishes pop with color, like the bright pepper accents you'll see in this light and fluffy couscous. It's a scrumptious and welcome switch from baked potatoes or rice. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 miniature sweet peppers, julienned
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute peppers, onion and garlic until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.