Friday, February 29, 2008

Spanish Whole Wheat Couscous

Spanish Whole Wheat Couscous

I used all organic products in this except the Couscous

30 min | 25 min prep | SERVES 6

3/4 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes -fresh or canned
1/4 cup minced cilantro
3/4 cup whole wheat couscous

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
Stir in cumin and chile powder, and cook for 1 minute.
Add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro, and bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork before serving.

Serving Size 1 (117g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 137
Calories from Fat 25 (18%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 160mg 6%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 5.2g 10%
Vitamin A 696mcg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 5%

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