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Mediterranean Couscous





Yields
Makes 2 to 3 side-dish servings

Looking for something to serve with baked chicken one night, Susan Brown improvised this nearly instant side dish from ingredients in her pantry.

 1 cup couscous
 1 tablespoon dried basil
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
 1/3 cup canned peeled roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips
 1/4 cup chopped pitted calamata olives
Step 1
1

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous and basil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in peppers and olives. Add oil mixture and mix well.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 315Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g13%

Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 239mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.