Couscous with Lentils Tomatoes and Basil

70 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 55 minutes

201 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	liquid	for sauteing
1	medium	onion	chopped
1 1/2	cups	water
1	cup	vegetable juice cocktail
1	cup	brown lentils	rinsed and drained
1	each	bay leaf
1	cup	couscous	whole wheat
1	medium	tomato	coarsely chopped
1/2	cup	basil	fresh
2	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated

Directions

Saute onion in liquid of your choice for 2-3 minutes or until tender.

Stir in the water, juice, lentils, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low; cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the lentils are soft but not mushy.

Remove the pan from the heat and discard the bay leaf.

Stir in the couscous, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.

Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the couscous is soft.

Uncover and fluff with a fork to separate the grains.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 253g

Amount per Serving

Calories 201 5% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 212mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 40.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	14%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 7.0g	15%

Vitamin A	24%		Vitamin C	38%
Calcium	6%		Iron	5%

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

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