How To Make 5-a-day Couscous
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the couscous is fluffy and all the broth is absorbed.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
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Add the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir well to combine.
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Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
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Serve the 5-a-day couscous warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 655mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 8g
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