SPINACH MUSHROOM COUSCOUS

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Provided by Maureenie

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
5 ounces spinach leaves
10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 lemon, juice of
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Bring broth, salt, and 1 teaspoon oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in couscous. Cover.
Remove from heat; let stand at least 5 minutes.
Heat 12-inch skillet and add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
Add mushrooms and saute another 5 minutes.
Add spinach and toss well to coat leaves with oil. Saute 5 minutes.
When the leaves are wilted, remove skillet from heat. Add prepared couscous, olives, cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and cilantro.
Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 877.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 11