Sweet Sour Vegetable Couscous
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Sweet & Sour Vegetable Couscous
Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 | can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth |
| 1 | box (10 ounces) uncooked couscous |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 3 | cups frozen Asian blend vegetable mix |
| 1/3 | cup stir-fry sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons honey |
| 2 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 1/4 | cup sliced almonds |
PREPARATION:
- Pour vegetable broth into medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and oil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous with fork; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, place vegetables in microwavable dish. Microwave according to package directions; drain.
- Combine stir-fry sauce, honey and lemon juice in small bowl. Pour over cooked vegetables; microwave on HIGH 1 minute.
- Spoon couscous onto serving plates. Top with vegetable mixture and sprinkle with almonds.
Hint
For extra flavor and crunch, toast almonds. Place in small nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.)
This recipe appears in:
Asian
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 557 mg |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 79 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Calories from Fat | 19 % |
| Calories | 443 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1-1/2 |
| Vegetable | 3 |
| Starch | 4 |
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