Couscous With Red Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    237 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 6 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted, but do not brown.
2. Add the lemon juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Add the remaining oil and parsley. Stir with a fork to blend and separate the grains. Serve immediately.

10 minutes