When you are in the mood for a big pasta dish, try this recipe instead. With only 175 calories per cup, this couscous recipe allows you to leave your 220-calorie pasta in the dust. The best part is that it only takes ten minutes to make.

Veggie Couscous

  • Prep Time:5 mins
  • Cook Time:10 mins
  • Total Time:15 mins
  • Servings:4
  • Medium

    Ingredients

  • 2 cup couscous
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 2 chopped zucchinis
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1 cup shelled English shelling peas
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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  • Step 1

    Bring water to a boil and add couscous. Reduce heat to let simmer for 10 minutes while covered.
    #SpoonTip: Add butter to the water to ensure couscous won't stick.

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  • Step 2

    Chop zucchini.

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  • Step 3

    Add zucchini and shelling peas to a pan with the olive oil on medium high heat. Cook for four minutes while stirring and adding olive oil. Add them to serving bowl after cooked.

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  • Step 4

    Chop tomatoes and add to the already oiled pan that is still hot. Cook these tomatoes for one minute, while adding salt and pepper. Add to serving bowl.

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  • Step 5

    Serve your couscous in a bowl, topped with parmesan cheese and basil.

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