Broiled Vegetables with Toasted Israeli Couscous
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices1 yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices2 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise1/2 cup finely chopped red onion3/4 cup toasted Israeli couscous (4 ounces)1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat broiler. Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers with half of dressing in a large bowl, then marinate 5 minutes.
Broil half of dressed vegetables on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 to 7 inches from heat, turning over once, until golden brown and tender, about 16 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board, then broil remaining dressed vegetables in same manner. When cool, cut into 1-inch pieces.
While vegetables are broiling, sauté onion in remaining tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, then add couscous and sauté, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer, covered, until couscous is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in broiled vegetables, basil, remaining dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEROKOXOXO.
Preheat broiler. Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers with half of dressing in a large bowl, then marinate 5 minutes.
Broil half of dressed vegetables on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 to 7 inches from heat, turning over once, until golden brown and tender, about 16 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board, then broil remaining dressed vegetables in same manner. When cool, cut into 1-inch pieces.
While vegetables are broiling, sauté onion in remaining tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, then add couscous and sauté, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer, covered, until couscous is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in broiled vegetables, basil, remaining dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEROKOXOXO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.6
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 252.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
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