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Couscous with Broccoli

2 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
¼ cup green onions, roughly chopped
¼ cup raisins
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 ¾ cups couscous

In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes with the green onions, raisins, basil, cumin, pepper and olive oil. Set aside. Place the water and broccoli florets in a large saucepan and add the tomato mixture to the saucepan, then stir in the couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork before serving.

Makes 6 servings. Serving size: ¾ cup.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

Calories

249

Sodium

22 mg

Total fat

3 g

Calcium

41 mg

Saturated fat

0 g

Magnesium

40 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Potassium

354 mg

Fiber

5 g

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

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