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Couscous & Green Beans

Source: Meals Matter
Muscle & Fitness Hers Magazine

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked couscous
2 cups Uncut green beans, steamed
2 tbsp Lemon juice
4 Green onions, chopped
2 tbsp Olive oil
Lemon pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook couscous the night before and refrigerate. Steam green beans in microwave and refrigerate. Before serving, mix lemon juice, green onions and olive oil. Add mixture to couscous. Arrange green beans on a plate; sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve couscous on the side.

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 167
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 4 g
Vitamin A: 294 IU
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Calcium: 35 mg
Sodium: 262 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Fiber: 3 g

 

 

 

 

 

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