Hi there just wondering what are some good healthy non fattening ways to make cous cous... i know its not fattening itself...just wondering!!!
Thanks!!What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
Spinach and Onion Couscous (317 CAL...121 FAT CAL)
35 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 7
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecan, toasted
Directions
1In a saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
2Add the broth and spinach; cook and stir frequently until the spinach thaws.
3Bring mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
4Add in couscous; stir to combine.
5Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
7Serve immediately.What are some good healthy cous-cous recipes?
***************MUSHROOM PORK MEDALLIONS WITH COUSCOUS
1 lbs. pork tenderloin
Flour
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. dry white wine
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. milk
4 servings couscous prepared according to package directions
Cut pork crosswise into 12 slices pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dust with flour. Beat egg and water together. Dip pork into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs. Saute pork in oil, few piece at a time, until golden brown and cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. In same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; cook until flour is lightly browned. Gradually stir in broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to boil; simmer 1 minute. Add milk, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon mushroom sauce over pork and serve with couscous
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Dessert Couscous
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 box (12-ounce size) Moroccan couscous
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange flower water (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
Directions:
Bring water to boil in a large saucepan. Add couscous and raisins, and stir. Bring to a boil again, cover, lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Toss couscous with butter. Pile couscous into a pyramid shape in a large serving dish. Sprinkle with orange flower water, cinnamon and sugar
Add some toasted pinenuts, garlic, chopped green onions, and a dap of butter.
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