COUSCOUS TACOS

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From a vegetarian cookbook of mine. I love Couscous (KOOS-koos)- it is a quick-cooking grain made from ground semolina in the shape of very tiny beads, so it is a cool change from regular pasta! Also, I suppose you can use soft shell tacos shells, not just hard shell.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
5 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (1/2 of a 1 1/8 or 1 1/4 ounce envelope)
2/3 cup couscous
8 ounces firm tofu (fresh bean curd) or 8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and finely chopped (fresh bean curd)
10 taco shells, warmed
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
salsa

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine undrained stewed tomatoes, water, onion, and taco seasoning mix.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous and tofu.
  • Cover; remove from heat- Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon couscous mixture into taco shells.
  • Top with lettuce and cheese- Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 534.6, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13

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