Couscous With Lentils, Tomatoes & Basil

Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
American-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This American main features Sauteing liquid, Onion, chopped, Water, Vegetable-cocktail juice (I. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Couscous With Lentils, Tomatoes & Basil

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 10.0

Description

This American main features Sauteing liquid, Onion, chopped, Water, Vegetable-cocktail juice (I. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Used V8 with a little Picante sauce Stirred in) 1 c Brown lentils, rinsed and Drained 1 Bay leaf 1 c Whole wheat couscous 1 md Tomato, coarsely chopped 1/2 c Chopped fresh basil 2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Saute onion in liquid of your choice for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir in the water, juice, lentils, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the
  4. heat to low;
  5. cover , and
  6. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the lentils are soft but not mushy.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
  8. Stir in the couscous, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.
  9. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the couscous is soft.
  10. Uncover and fluff with a fork to separate the grains

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 10.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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