Friday, August 1, 2008

Whole Wheat Vegetable Couscous

This recipe also works well with bulgur instead of the couscous

Note: the nutrition information will vary slightly when subbing bulgur for the couscous.

Couscous

1 ¼c broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 clove garlic; smashed
1 bay leaf
1c whole wheat couscous; uncooked

- Bring chicken broth, smashed garlic clove, and bay leaf to a boil.
- Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat.

Vegetables

1c onion; diced
1c red bell pepper; diced
1 clove garlic; minced
1c mushrooms; diced
1c zucchini; cored and diced
1c summer squash; cored and diced
2t olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

- Sautee onion, pepper, and garlic in olive oil until onion is lightly caramelized.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash
- Sautee vegetable mixture until zucchini and squash are just cooked through.
- Toss vegetables and couscous together.

Serves 4



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