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Mediterranean Couscous

Source of Recipe

Betty Crocker’s New Low-fat, Low Cholesterol Cookbook
WW Points
Exchanges
Serves: 4

2 tsp. margarine
1/3 c. chopped green onions (4 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1-1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. low-sodium chicken or vegetable bouillon granules
1 c. uncooked couscous
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 T. chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 c.)

Melt margarine in a 2-qt. nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onions and garlic in margarine, stirring frequently until onions are tender. Stir in water and bouillon granules. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork

One serving equals: 205 calories…3 gm fat (1 gm saturated)…35 mg sodium…40 gm carbohydrate…3 gm fiber…7 gm protein ++++ Exchanges: 2 starch…2 vegetable ++++ WWP: 4.5