Curried shrimp and summer vegetable couscous

Makes 4 servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped scallions

1/2 pound broccoli florets

1 small zucchini, diced

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced

2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth

12 ounces raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

10 ounces whole-wheat couscous

In a large skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Add broccoli, zucchini and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Stir in curry powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and increase heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in the shrimp, then add couscous and stir to combine.

Remove the skillet from the heat, replace the cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Per serving: 444 calories, 7 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 129 milligrams cholesterol, 65 grams carbohydrates, 31 grams protein, 338 milligrams sodium, 7 grams dietary fiber.


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