MOOD LIFTING recipe - Couscous with Broccoli, Garlic and Pine Nuts

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Preparation time:5 min Servings:4 Cooking time:10 min Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts, or chopped walnuts 1-1/2 lb broccoli florets 1-1/4 cups couscous 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups vegetable broth, or water Cooking Directions: Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam 5 minutes or until bright green and tender. Remove broccoli from pan and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté pine nuts 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic and sauté another minute. Add stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous, cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, add broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste. Nutritionist Recommended For: Low Cholesterol

Nutrition Facts Calories 350 % Calories From Fat 23.4% Total Fat 9.1g Saturated Fats 0.9g Mono-unsaturated Fats 3.3g Poly-unsaturated Fats 3.5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 550mg Total Carbohydrates 57g Dietary Fiber 8.7g Sugar 3.7g Protein 12g

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Vitamins Thiamin B1 0.23 mg Vitamin K 250 mcg Vitamin A 2900 IU Vitamin E 3.6 mg Pantothenic Acid 1.8 mg Vitamin B6 0.44 mg Choline 73 mg Riboflavin B2 0.27 mg Vitamin D 0 IU Vitamin B12 0 mcg Vitamin C 110 mg Niacin B3 3.2 mg