Couscous with Lentils Tomatoes & Basil
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
55 minReady
70 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons |
liquid
for sauteing |
* |
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable juice cocktail
|
|
| 1 | cup |
brown lentils
rinsed and drained |
* |
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
couscous
whole wheat |
|
| 1 | medium |
tomatoes
coarsely chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
basil
fresh |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3E+1 | ml |
liquid
for sauteing |
* |
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 355 | ml |
water
|
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable juice cocktail
|
|
| 237 | ml |
brown lentils
rinsed and drained |
* |
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
couscous
whole wheat |
|
| 1 | medium |
tomatoes
coarsely chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
basil
fresh |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
Directions
Sauté onion in liquid of your choice for 2 to 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.
