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Couscous salad with tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup tomato couscous
  • 220 g thin asparagus, cut into 2.5 cm pieces.
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add the couscous. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
  3. Place the asparagus and green onions on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon of salad dressing. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, basil, and remaining salad dressing. Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 159, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 26g, Fiber 3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 13mg, Sugars 2g.

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