TOMATO PEA COUSCOUS

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I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges