HERBED COUSCOUS

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A really fast, simple side dish. Use any kind of broth that works with your menu, or even plain water. Use any soft green herb (parsley, basil, thyme, chives, dill).

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chopped scallion (green onion)
salt
black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, scallion, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Saute until scallion softens, 2-4 minutes.
  • Add couscous and cook, stirring often, until grains begin to brown and it smells nutty.
  • Add broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 1 minute, until couscous is tender but firm.
  • Stir in parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 97, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 11.2

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