Baked Couscous With Summer Squash


Our family and friends love this low fat side dish. when i have a vegetarian here, i use vegetable broth instead of chicken. this recipe came from cooking light magazine.

Steps


Preheat oven to 400f.
Bring 1 cup of broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Gradually stir in uncooked couscous.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous with fork.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add squash , onions , basil , oregano , and garlic.
Saut 3 minutes or until squash is tender.
Set aside.
Combine cheeses.
Set aside.
Combine couscous , squash mixture , and half of cheese mixture in a large bowl.
Stir in remaining broth , egg substitute , salt , and pepper.
Spoon mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish that is lightly coated with cooking spray.
Top with remaining cheese mixture.
Bake at 400f for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden.
Mine takes 35.
Serve warm.

Ingredients


reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, couscous, yellow squash, green onion, fresh basil, fresh oregano, garlic clove, fontina cheese, parmesan cheese, egg substitute, salt, pepper