Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

from Everyday Light Meals

Ingredients:

• 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
• ½ medium eggplant, sliced widthwise
• ½ inch thick 1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
• 1 small onion, sliced ½ inch thick
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 package (10 oz.) couscous
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• 4 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Spritz vegetables with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before preparing the grill for indirect heat. Arrange vegetables on grill over the side for indirect heat. Grill, covered, over medium indirect heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle. In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cut grilled vegetables into ½ inch pieces. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme and remaining salt and pepper; toss until combined.

YIELD: 8 Servings. Serving Size 1 Cup: Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 163; Trace Fat; Cholesterol 0; Sodium 384mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 4g; Protein 7g. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 1 vegetable.