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Veggie Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cup boiling water or stock
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cup quick cooking couscous
2 tsp olive oil
1 sm onion, finely chopped
1 sm carrot,finely chopped
1/2 sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 sm zucchini, finely chopped
1/3 cup currants or raisins
s & p to ta te
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro or basil

Directions:

N a saucepan or large measuring cup, combine boiling water with the cinnamon, cumin, honey and lemon juice.
Place the couscous in a large pot. Pour the boiling water mixture over top and stir in. Cover tightly for 10 mins.
In a large skillet heat the oil on medium heat and add chopped veggies and currants. Cooke gently for 5 - 10 mins until very tender.
Fluff couscous with a fork and and stir in veggies. Season with s&p . Stir in cilantro and serve.
NOTE:
If using quick cooking whole wheat couscous use 4 1/2 cups of water or stock.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	99.01 Kcal (415 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.16g	2%
Sodium	11.32mg	0%
Potassium	120.2mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.15g	6%
Sugars	3.77g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	6%
Protein	2.76g	6%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	24.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.5 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.61g	2%
Sodium	6mg	0%
Potassium	63.73mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.16g	6%
Sugars	2g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	6%
Protein	1.46g	6%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	24%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	13.1mg	2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

1.8

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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