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HER Around the Table
     Couscous with Herbs and Lemon
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh basil 3/4 cup of water
1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups of couscous
2 Tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
 Directions:
1. Cook the onion in 1 Tbsp of oil in a two-to-three quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until it is golden. About 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
3. Add the water and the broth and bring it to a boil.
4. Stir in the couscous, then cover it and remove the saucepan from heat. Let
the couscous stand, covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff with it a fork and stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining Tbsp oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information: 235 kcal; Sodium 10% — 299 mg.; Carbohydrates 15% — 40 g.; Fiber 15% — 4 g.; Protein total 8 g.; Sugars total 8 g.; Vitamin C 20%; Vitamin A 15%; Iron 15% Calcium 8%.
The recipe gives directions for Israeli couscous, but Mediterranean type couscous can be substituted using the preparation directions on the package.
Refreshing Watermelon Mint Julep
Watermelon Mint Syrup
1. Combine the sugar, water, and pureed watermelon in a small saucepan.
        Recipe based on Disneyland’s Watermelon Mint Julep from Simply Inspired Meals.
1. Pour 2 Tbsp Watermelon Mint Syrup into a glass, add crushed ice, and fill the glass with the beverage of choice.
2. Lightly stir to combine.
3. Garnish the glass with a wedge of watermelon and/or fresh mint leaves. 4. For an adult twist, add 11⁄2 ounces of your favorite bourbon
Nutrition Information Excluding Alcohol: 36 kcal per 2 tablespoons of syrup;
1/4 cup of water
3/4 cup of pureed watermelon 1 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of fresh mint leaves
 Directions:
2. Muddle (crush) the mint leaves to extract the juice and add to the sauce- pan.
3. Bring it to a boil, stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Let the mixture cool completely.
Julep
2 Tbsp Watermelon Mint Syrup
Lemon-lime soda, ginger ale or carbonated water Crushed ice
Watermelon wedge
Sprigs of fresh mint leaves
Directions:
Carbs 4%-9.19 g.; Vitamin A 8%; all others 1% or less.
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