Whole-grain Couscous With Green Onions and Garlic
Choose the whole-wheat version, and you’ll enjoy more fiber, vitamins and minerals. Onions and garlic increase the disease-fighting and antioxidant properties. Look for boxed couscous near the rice or in the specialty foods section of supermarkets.
Makes 6 servings (6 cups, 1 cup per serving)
Ingredients
1 box (12 ounces) whole-wheat couscous
1½ tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup finely chopped green onions
3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
Salt to taste
Directions
1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, adding olive oil and garlic along with water.
2. Stir green onions in cooked couscous immediately before serving.
3. Salt to taste.
Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories: 245
Protein: 8g (13%)
Carbohydrates: 46g (75%)
Fat: 3g (11%)
Trace of saturated fat
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 3mg
Calcium: 33mg
Iron: 2mg
Vitamin A: 125 IU
Vitamin C: 3mg
Fiber: 8g
Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.
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