Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Couscous 1 cupWater 1.5 Cup BoilingSalt (if desired)Vinaigrette:Medium Ripe tomatoMustard 1 tspBalsamic Vinegar 3 tsp.Olive Oil 2 Tbls.salt & pepper to tasteCherry tomatoes 1.5 cupsFresh Basil 1/4 cup
In a 3-quart saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Cut medium tomato into quarters and in a blender puree with mustard and vinegar until smooth. With motor running add oil in a slow stream. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with the couscous and torn basil leaves. Dress with the vinaigrette and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITNESS57.
Cut medium tomato into quarters and in a blender puree with mustard and vinegar until smooth. With motor running add oil in a slow stream. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with the couscous and torn basil leaves. Dress with the vinaigrette and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITNESS57.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 157.2
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 45.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 25.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 4.2 g