SQUASH AND VEGGIE COUSCOUS

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This simple, yet tasty side dish is a snap to whip up, and it's perfect when the veggies are in season. Try it with chicken, fish or even pork. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the squash, carrot, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in seasonings. Fluff couscous with a fork; toss with vegetable mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges