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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Healthy, attractive, easy and quick b/c it uses the microwave. Fits a busy empty nester life style:) Ingredients:
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 dash bottled hot pepper sauce |
1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped |
1/3 cup couscous, quick cooking |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely shredded |
1 teaspoon dried cilantro |
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. In a 1 quart microwave safe casserole stir together broth, carrot, red pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and bottled hot pepper sauce.
2. Microwave, covered, on 100% for 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are just tender, stirring once.
3. Stir in spinach, couscous, and lemon juice.
4. Cook, covered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until spinach is just wilted and couscous has absorbed liquid. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan, and cilantro.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6. Let stand, covered, 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
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