Couscous with Lentils, Tomatoes and Basil

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 55 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 402 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 2 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons liquid for satueing
1 medium onion chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup vegetable juice cocktail
1 cup brown lentils rinsed, drained
1 each bay leaf
1 cup couscous whole wheat
1 medium tomato coarsely chopped
1/2 cup basil fresh, chopped
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 507g
Amount per Serving
Calories 402 5% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g4%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 424mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 80.0g27%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g28%
 Sugars 8.0g
Protein 15.0g30%
Vitamin A 48%  Vitamin C 76%
Calcium 11%  Iron 10%

* 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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