One-Dish Speedy Couscous
Fast and flavorful, this low-fat, healthy dish comes together in a flash!
Ingredients
| Couscous | 12 Ounce | |
| Cooked chicken | 2 Cup (32 tbs) , diced | |
| Orange juice | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Fresh basil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , chopped | |
| Green onion | 2 , finely chopped | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetables: | ||
| Zucchini | 1 , chopped | |
| Celery stalk | 1 , finely sliced | |
| Carrot | 1 , peeled and grated |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a large bowl, combine couscous, chicken and the vegetables, set aside.
2. In a saucepan, boil orange juice over medium heat. Pour into the chicken - vegetable mixture. Cover with a plastic wrap and let it stand for 5 minutes.
3. Uncover, basil, green onion, salt and pepper, stir to mix.
SERVING
4. Serve with your choice of beverage.
TIPS
Bring orange juice to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir into couscous mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir gently until evenly mixed. Serves 4.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 549Calories from Fat 88
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 328 mg13.67%
Total Carbohydrates 83 g27.7%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 12 g
Protein 30 g60%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
