Balsamic Tomato Couscous
#236631 - 01/08/06 08:49 AM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Loc: Northern NY
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Balsamic Tomato Couscous
(Makes 8 servings)
This is a quick and yummy way to make couscous. The balsamic vinegar gives it a great flavor. I took it to a family gathering last night and it was a big hit!
2 cups nonfat vegetable broth or nonfat chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
5 small tomatoes (I only used 3 and it was plenty)
In a medium pan, bring the broth to a boil.
When it is boiling add the basil and garlic and stir. Then add the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
Chop the tomatoes.
In a small bowl mix the balsamic vinegar, the oil, and the pepper. Add the tomatoes.
When the couscous is ready add the tomato mixture and mix well.
Serve hot or cold.
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that sounds great! i bet it would be wonderful with some stir-fried tofu, too.
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jaime
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This is GREAT!!!
#320939 - 12/18/07 08:52 AM
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Erilyn
Reged: 11/14/07
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Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada
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Just found this in the recipe index yesterday, and since I had all the ingredients I decided to give it a try - IT IS FABULOUS!!! Even hubby was quite impressed. The only thing I did different was used canned diced tomatoes because I didn't have fresh, and I added a mixed bean blend and made it a main course instead of a side dish. Very good and very filling!
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IBS-A since age 12, and fructose sensitive; with the exception of my pregnancy, have been following Heather's diet since Nov. 19, 2007.
Taking 12g of Acacia per day. Relatively stable since March 2008!
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Erilyn, did you mash up the beans, or is there no need to? I'm new at this!!
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No, I just used canned beans - I drianed and rinsed them and just stirred them in!
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IBS-A since age 12, and fructose sensitive; with the exception of my pregnancy, have been following Heather's diet since Nov. 19, 2007.
Taking 12g of Acacia per day. Relatively stable since March 2008!
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Olive oil?
#328031 - 04/09/08 01:58 PM
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jonoma
Reged: 01/28/08
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Loc: Michigan
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Does everyone generally use olive or sub canola oil?
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Re: Olive oil?
#328037 - 04/09/08 03:49 PM
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Erilyn
Reged: 11/14/07
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Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada
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To be honest, I forgot to use oil the first time I made this, and it still turned out great. The second time, I used half the amount called for, and it was peanut oil (not an ideal type of oil, but it's what I have in the house and I am trying to use it up). Olive and canola are both preferred types of oil for us to use, so use whichever you like!
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Taking 12g of Acacia per day. Relatively stable since March 2008!
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