Low Calorie Vegetarian Recipes

PER SERVE
Calories: 130 cal
Fat: 2 g
 Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 240 mg
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g

• 2 cups fresh chopped vegetables (any combination, red bell pepper, onion, broccoli flowerets, pea pods, carrots, asparagus, etc.)

• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons light butter or margarine

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, tarragon, sage, etc.)

• 1 cup uncooked couscous

1. Combine vegetables, mushrooms, broth, light butter and herbs in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes).
3. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings