This stuff is fantastic. I like to mix some roasted chicken in to make it a real entree.
Couscous with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese
"We love couscous because it is so quick and easy to prepare. For a twist, sometimes I will add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, or lemon zest to this." -Judy Hasselkus, Indianapolis, IN
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 132
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Carbohydrate: 19.7g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 155mg
- Calcium: 22mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 teaspoon garlic pepper (such as Lawry's)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion, and sauté 7 minutes or until browned.
- Combine couscous and garlic pepper in a medium bowl; top with onions and cheese. Place broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup; microwave at high 2 1/2 minutes or until hot. Slowly pour over couscous mixture. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, tossing until well combined.
Couscous with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: African
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- OCCASION: Autumn
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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