Title: Low-Fat Saffron Couscous
 Categories: Grains, Pasta, Low-fat, Dkuhnen msn
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 t  Olive oil
      2    Dry shallots or small onions
           Minced
      1    Clove of garlic, minced
  1 1/2 c  Chicken stock
    1/8 t  Crushed saffron threads
      1 c  Couscous
      2 T  Currants
      1 T  Chopped fresh parsley
        pn Ground white pepper
 
  In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallots and
  garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add stock and saffron.
  Bring to a boil and stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover and let
  stand for 5 minutes. Stir in currants, parsley and pepper.
  
  Per serving:  210calories, 6.8g protein, 1.9g fat, 41g carbohydrate,
  1.3g fibre, 330mg sodium, 142mg potassium, 25mg calcium, 0.8mg iron.
  
  Source:  "Healthy Home Cooking", by Margaret Howard and Ellie Topp

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