Company Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup couscous , whole-wheat preferred
1 cup chicken broth, heated to boiling
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil leaf , cut in chiffonade
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stir couscous into boiling broth, then return to a boil. Cover and remove pot from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, pine nuts, green onions and red pepper; saute briefly. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cranberries, cooked couscous, salt and pepper. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while still warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	212.68 Kcal (890 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.75g	12%
Cholesterol	3.67mg	1%
Sodium	229.36mg	10%
Potassium	214.67mg	5%
Total Carbs	29.43g	10%
Sugars	5g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	10%
Protein	6.6g	13%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	72.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.52 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.85g	12%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	1%
Sodium	173.11mg	10%
Potassium	162.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.21g	10%
Sugars	3.78g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	10%
Protein	4.98g	13%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	3.2mg	24%
Calcium	54.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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