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Mediterranean Couscous and Beans

Mediterranean Couscous and Beans
Recipe Tip
Glorious Garbanzos
Garbanzo beans are loaded with plenty of fiber--the soluble kind. Start slowly so you have time to get used to added fiber in the diet!
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Raisins, tomatoes, garbanzos and feta cheese make a tasty meal you can put on the table in a snap. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 servings

3cups vegetable broth or Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2cups uncooked couscous
1/2cup raisins or currants
1/4teaspoon pepper
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
1can (15 oz) Green Giant® garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1/3cup crumbled feta cheese
1.In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; remove from heat.
2.Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 580 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 910mg; Total Carbohydrate 110g (Dietary Fiber 11g, Sugars 16g); Protein 22g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 15%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 7 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 7 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1/4 c Fruits, 3 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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