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 Baked Summer Squash with Couscous

 

Hearty enough for a vegetarian main dish...
 

1 14oz. 

 

can vegetable or chicken broth, divided

 

¾ cup 

 

couscous, uncooked

 

2 small 

 

yellow squash, sliced

 

½ cup 

 

green onions, sliced

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh basil, chopped

 

1 Tbs 

 

fresh oregano, chopped

 

1 clove 

 

garlic, minced

 

¼ cup 

 

Fontina cheese, shredded

 

¼ cup 

 

Parmesan cheese, grated

 

1 large 

 

egg, beaten

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

fresh ground pepper

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 8x8" pan with cooking spray.

2

In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of broth to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir couscous to fluff.

3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with nonstick spray. Add squash, onions, basil, oregano and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, or until squash is tender. Set aside.

4

Combine cheeses in a small bowl and set aside.

5

In large bowl, mix couscous, squash mixture and half of the cheese. Stir in remaining broth, egg, salt and pepper. Spoon into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese.

6

Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 6

 

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