Couscous with Mushrooms

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.1
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 48.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

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Introduction

hearty portobello mushrooms are tossed with couscous in this satisfying entree. hearty portobello mushrooms are tossed with couscous in this satisfying entree.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    * 1 1/2 cups water
    * 1/2 (10 ounce) package couscous
    * 1 teaspoon olive oil
    * 3 cloves garlic, pressed
    * 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
    * 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    * 1/2 lemon, juiced
    * salt and pepper to taste
    * 4 ounces portobello mushroom caps, sliced

Directions

-In a medium saucepan, water to yield 1 1/2 cups. Bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and allow to sit 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Gently fluff with a fork.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. ,add garlic. Cook and stir about 5 minutes. Mix in the basil, cilantro, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the mushrooms, and continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with the cooked couscous to serve.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAKHIMATHEW.