Fresh Easy Couscous
serves 4

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Fresh Easy Couscous
Couscous is a very quick cooking pasta. Using a microwave makes this even quicker. This is a fresh and easy side dish.
1 cup couscous (may use whole wheat)
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 cloves chopped garlic
2 sliced green onions
1 diced tomato
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  1. Place couscous and water in a microwaveable bowl. Cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While couscous is cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. 
  3. Add the oil and stir in the garlic and green onion, cook until soft.
  4. Add tomato and basil leaves, cook about 1 minute.
  5. Add green onion and tomato mixture to couscous.
  6. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Mix well before serving.
Calories 178, Fat 7.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 6mg
Carbohydrates 24.4g, Fiber 2.0g, Sugars 0.6g, Protein 4.3g