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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 219.6
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 14.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

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Vegetable Couscous


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Introduction

Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds. Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds.

Ingredients

    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced and pressed
    • 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup dry couscous
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Sauté onion, garlic and green pepper in oil in a large skillet until soft, then push to sides of pan.



2. In the center of the skillet, pour in the couscous. Add the water to the couscous, stirring gently. Top this mixture with tomato wedges and the cooked green peppers; cover pan for 3 minutes.



3. Add a little water and cook longer, if needed. Couscous should be light and fluffy.



Serves 4.



Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County




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  • DEBBIERNDDHC

    Incredible!
    39 of 40 people found this review helpful
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    When i make this, i add chopped mushrooms and toasted nuts, either almonds or walnuts. i also allow sprinkling of either goat cheese or feta reduced fat cheese. it really taste awesome with some fresh cut parsley sprinkiled on top. I am lucky to be able to buy whole grain couscous in bulk. - 2/20/09

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  • CANEY3

    Incredible!
    33 of 33 people found this review helpful
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    After cooking vegetables I toast the couscous until I get a nuty aroma then I add warm vegetable broth instead of water. - 10/7/08

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  • SHANAYMACHINE

    Very Good
    31 of 31 people found this review helpful
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    Replace the couscous with quinoa for more protein (and a complete protein at that), fiber, and better taste (in my opinion). Delicious!!! - 3/14/08

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  • OUTOFIDEAS

    Very Good
    21 of 22 people found this review helpful
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    subbed chicken broth for water, added rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, and black pepper...used quinoa since I have Celiac...doubled the tomatoes and cooked them with the onions and garlic, etc. I like the griddled veggies idea too. - 3/14/08

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  • AMMEETRE


    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
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    i will make this again, but only because we discovered that putting balsamic vinaigrette on it boosted the flavor. otherwise, it was bland, bland, bland. - 4/7/08

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  • GRACIEFRAN

    Incredible!
    16 of 17 people found this review helpful
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    Great versatile dish! I like to add any veggies that are in season. Is good with chopped asparagus, carrot, squash and zucchini. I sometimes add lentils and make it my main entree. - 4/3/09

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  • GOING2BTHIN_CGE


    14 of 16 people found this review helpful
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    If you can find whole wheat couscous, it's even tastier and healthier! - 3/14/08

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  • MRSNEWELL


    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    great recipe - very easy! I used sundried tomatoes instead of fresh ones, and I added pine nuts and tarragon for little different flavour. Couscous is a great change from pasta, rice or potatoes! - 10/9/08

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  • BLISSCHEESE


    11 of 14 people found this review helpful
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    Couscous is a tiny little pasta -- has the mouth feel and consistency of a grain, a little like rice -- common in Middle Eastern food. I love it. You can buy it a box, usually by the rice, and it cooks quick. You don't have to put in butter or oil like it calls for. - 3/14/08

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  • RD03875

    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    I used home made vegetable broth, match stick carrots, pine nuts and zucchini and it was good! Adding this to my meal plans & cookbook - 4/3/09

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  • NEED2LUSE

    Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Awesome dish!!! I added a TON of veggies like asparagus and zucchini added some cumin for flavor and switched the H2O for chicken broth and it was to LIVE for! Can't wait to have it again. - 4/5/08

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  • MLAVO056

    Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    I thought this was bland, though my husband enjoyed it - will make using veggie broth next time...and will spice things up a bit somehow. - 2/26/08

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  • HWILLIAMS12

    Incredible!
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Fabulous!! I had half a chicken breast, grilled, over this veggie couscous. Portion is big - definitely recommend! - 10/7/08

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  • HENNEKE

    Very Good
    9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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    As lots of others commented - I would add spices for flavour, and use lots of other veggies too. For variety, some tuna or chicken can up the protein content, or add chickpeas (v. Middle Eastern!) - 4/17/08

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  • CELTIC_WITCH

    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Had to leave out the onions & peppers (can't eat them) so added mushrooms & broccoli. What a treat! - 3/14/08

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  • REASONS4CHANGE

    Incredible!
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    Super yummy - I added Broccoli, and Sodium Free Herb Ox Brand Beef powdered buillon for more flavor - and 2 types of onions - white & red ! YUMMMMMYYYY !!! :o) - 3/14/08

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  • SUNSETINAZ

    Good
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Add 1 t. curry powder, 2 T. raisins, slivered almonds
    OR toss w/2 T. dressing and chill
    OR add water chestnuts, snow peas, grated ginger and 2 T. low sodium soy
    OR add rinsed black beans, corn, diced hot peppers, cumin, and 1/4 c. salsa
    Add 3-4 oz. per person of cooked protein for a main course - 8/19/09

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  • SUSIEMT


    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    I made this as a side dish to go with the Salmon I grilled. It was so deliscious! I will make this again and again. - 10/10/08

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  • WINJOJO

    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    This was really good. The serving size is really big too so unless you are only going to eat this its more like 8 servings. - 3/18/08

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  • YOGATICHA

    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    I LOVE couscous. I made this with whole wheat couscouse for more nutrients and added more color with red and orange bells. For a twist add some raisins...yummmy - 2/24/08

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  • DISCOVERLIFE


    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I have added griddled veg like courgettes, aubergines, peppers and onins and made a dressing of olive oil tomato puree, lemon juice and chilli, its lovely hot or cold. - 3/14/08

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  • AJTURLEY77

    Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Okay, but a little bland - would probably be better using broth instead of water. I like the idea to add mushrooms too, and I normally use whole wheat couscous. - 8/15/09

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  • LEGGYVIXEN

    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    I made a veggie sauce using eggplant,zucchini,onion & tomatoes... added to the couscous...maybe next time I'll add some chicken breast... - 4/7/09

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  • LAYDEE2

    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I added a bag of frozen veggies instead of the tomatoes and the kids even ate this! :) - 4/10/08

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  • QTALLYSON97

    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Added some chicken and broccoli and it was very good! Great for using up whatever veggies are laying around. Would be good with no chicken, too. Great use for couscous! - 4/7/08

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