Mediterranean Couscous Platter

Ingredients

• 1 can (14½ ounces) chicken or vegetable broth, (reduced-sodium)
• 1 cup dry couscous
• 2/3 cup bottled olive oil vinaigrette, divided
• 1 can (13 3/4 to 16 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and halved
• 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions
• 1 can (6 ounce) pitted black olives
• 1 can (4 to 6 ounces) chunk tuna in oil or water, or chicken breast, solid or, or anchovies, drained

Directions

Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 5 minutes

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous.
3. Cover pan and remove from heat.
4. Let stand about 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
5. Fluff couscous with a fork, then toss with 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette.
6. To assemble, place couscous in center of a large platter or divide among serving plates.
7. Arrange artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and chicken (or tuna or anchovies) separately but surrounding the couscous; drizzle with remaining 1/3 cup vinaigrette.

Tip: Toss the couscous with 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.

Nutritional Information

Servings: 6. Nutritional Information Per Serving:

250 calories
5 g fat
10 mg cholesterol
630 mg sodium
40 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
11 g protein

Recipe Courtesy: NASA's Life Science Services Contract