Greek Vegetable Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup canned vegetable broth, undiluted
2 cups couscous, uncooked
olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato
1 cup chopped purple onion
1 (15-oz) can garbanzo beans ( chick-peas), drained
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups crumbled basil - and tomato-flavoredfeta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Combine water and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add zucchini, tomato, and onion, and saute 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garbanzo beans and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with cheese, olives, and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	246.38 Kcal (1032 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.74g	3%
Cholesterol	0.18mg	0%
Sodium	138.24mg	6%
Potassium	508.11mg	11%
Total Carbs	48.1g	16%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.96g	20%
Protein	9.92g	20%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	46%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	62.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.04 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.74g	3%
Cholesterol	0.07mg	0%
Sodium	58.93mg	6%
Potassium	216.61mg	11%
Total Carbs	20.51g	16%
Sugars	1.08g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	20%
Protein	4.23g	20%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	46%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	26.8mg	6%

* 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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