Couscous and Summer Vegetable Saute

Couscous is one of those ingredients I wasn't too sure of. For a while now I have been intrigued to try it  and I was looking for a light and nutritious recipe for my first try. I believe I found a great one. This dish was lightly flavored but really filling. I loved the freshness with the vegetables and the heartiness of the couscous. It is great as a side dish, or even on it's own. At less than 200 calories per cup, its a healthy and delicious meal! 

Make sure to fluff the coucous with a fork to get the great hearty texture.

Couscous and Summer Vegetable Saute
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium/2 small)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups fresh corn (or thawed if frozen)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook couscous according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Keep couscous warm.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in couscous and corn; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in salt and black pepper.

Serves 6

Nutrition: (per 2/3 cup) Calories 133; Fat 1.8g; Protein 4.5g; Carbs 25.9g; Fiber 2.6g; Cholesterol 0mg;