Couscous Pilaf
This versatile side dish pairs well with most any entrée.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 225
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Protein: 6.8g
- Carbohydrate: 37.1g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Sodium: 266mg
- Calcium: 17mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Preparation
- 1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 7 minutes.
- 2. While vegetables cook, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in onion mixture, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle with nuts.
Couscous Pilaf Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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