Couscous Paella

Name: Couscous Paella
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups uncooked couscous; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Lemon wedges

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Featuring fabulous seasoning and herbs—including coriander, turmeric and garlic—this shrimp paella makes eating healthy completely enjoyable.—Marcella Stevenson, Westminster, California

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups uncooked couscous
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Return to a boil. Stir in the couscous, peas and butter.
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 343 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.