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Couscous with Lentils Tomatoes & Basil

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Submitted by dread

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

55 min

READY

70 min

Ingredients

2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML LIQUID
for sauteing *
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM ONIONS
chopped
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML WATER
1 237
CUP ML BROWN LENTILS
rinsed and drained *
1 1
EACH EACH BAY LEAVES *
1 237
CUP ML COUSCOUS
whole wheat
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM TOMATOES
coarsely chopped
½ 118
CUP ML BASIL
fresh *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 253g (8.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 201 5% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 14%
Sugars g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 6% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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