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Cookoo Over Couscous

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LooneySpoons - by Janet & Greta Podleski
Cookoo Over Couscous
Makes 8 servings

1/2 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium, reduced-fat chicken broth
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Spray a medium saucepan with non-stick spray. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in broth and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and parsley. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Per serving: 191 calories, 0.5 g fat, 38.8 g carbohydrate, 7.3 g protein, 126 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol. Calories from fat: 2.5 %