Confetti Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 baby eggplants , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 yellow squashes , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups uncooked israeli couscous
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Brush eggplant, squash, and bell peppers evenly with 4 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place vegetables on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until slightly charred. Cool and chop. Place vegetables in a large bowl.
Bring 2 cups water and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until couscous is tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add couscous, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to vegetable mixture; toss. Combine vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl, stirring well. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup oil to vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Stir in basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	189.08 Kcal (792 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.85g	20%
Sodium	587.55mg	24%
Potassium	403.17mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.22g	4%
Sugars	7.11g	28%
Dietary Fiber	4.2g	17%
Protein	6.31g	13%
Vitamin C	32.7mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.6mg	76%
Calcium	56mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.37 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.83g	20%
Sodium	175.15mg	24%
Potassium	120.19mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.94g	4%
Sugars	2.12g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	17%
Protein	1.88g	13%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.1mg	76%
Calcium	16.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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