Herbed Cous Cous Pilaf

This recipe comes with several variations. Shown here is an adaptation of the Mediterranean variation. I added quartered grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and dill to the basic recipe. It was absolutely delicious with grilled chicken and a big green salad.

HERBED COUS COUS PILAF

Recipe Notes

The more herbs you add to this recipe, the better! This Cooking Light recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. As mentioned above, the Mediterranean version, which adds grape tomatoes, dill, and feta, is terrific.

Nutritional Information

205 calories - 3.7 g. fat - 6.5 g. protein - 2.6 g. fiber

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 c. finely-chopped shallots
• 1 c. uncooked cous cous
• 1 c. fat free chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  

Instructions

1. Heat a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat.

2. Add shallots and saute until soft (approximately 2 minutes).

3. Stir in cous cous and saute 1 minute.

4. Add chicken broth and salt, bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand five minutes.

5. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley and thyme.