Spinach couscous

Name: Spinach couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 171-g pkg spinach, about 4 cups, puréed; 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger; 2 green onions, sliced diagonally

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Makes4 Servings

Spinach couscous.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 171-g pkg spinach, about 4 cups, puréed
1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, sliced diagonally

Instructions

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add oil, then garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 30 sec. Add couscous, salt and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 min. Stir in spinach until combined. Keep covered until ready to serve. Fluff just before serving with Sweet & Savoury Pork Chops.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 255, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 50g, Fat 3g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 548mg.

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