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Ingredients: Quick-cooking couscous helps put this dish, reminiscent of Spanish rice, on the table in no time. Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup couscous 4 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Carefully add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro. Bring mixture to boiling; stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for five minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Recipe makes six side-dish servings. Nutritional information per serving: 3-low fat meat exchanges Calories: 134 Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 0 Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrates: 23g Protein: 4g Sodium: 124mg Fiber: 6g |