Couscous with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 5 ounces frozen green peas, thawed and drained, OR any other quick-cooking vegetable (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked couscous

Directions

1. In a medium nonstick saucepan, saute peas, onion, mushrooms, wine, and garlic over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Stir in parsley, basil, and pepper. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, prepare couscous using package directions. Stir in together all together in a large serving bowl.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 5

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Book Title: The New American Heart Association Cookbook