VEGGIES AND COUSCOUS

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Healthy, attractive, easy and quick b/c it uses the microwave. Fits a busy empty nester life style:)

Provided by WiGal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup couscous, quick cooking
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

In a 1 quart microwave safe casserole stir together broth, carrot, red pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and bottled hot pepper sauce.
Microwave, covered, on 100% for 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are just tender, stirring once.
Stir in spinach, couscous, and lemon juice.
Cook, covered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until spinach is just wilted and couscous has absorbed liquid. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan, and cilantro.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Let stand, covered, 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 11.1

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