Friday, February 25, 2011

Delicious and Easy Couscous Recipe

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  a really delicious and easy to prepare couscous recipe.  This dish is great for lunch, dinner or an 'on-the-go' meal! 
Special thanks to Fitness Rx magazine for posting this one Oct 2010 issue

Ingredients:
One 5.8 oz package couscous (roasted garlic and olive oil flavor)
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 large ripe tomato, chopped and seedd
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanut halves, unsalted
Prepare couscous according to package directions, including 2 tspns of extra-virgin olive oil.  Let cool.  Fluff with fork.  Add lemon juice and stir.  In a medium bowl, combine couscous with tomato, mint, raisins and peanuts.  Toss, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Serves 6.
Per serving:
calories 167
protein 5.6g
carbohydrates 27.3g
fat 4.6g
polyunsaturated fat 0.9g
saturated fat 0.5g

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