Vegetarian Polka Dot Stew

Vegetarian Polka Dot Stew Ever had polka dots for dinner? This recipe for a new stew full of variety will have you seeing spots in the best way possible! Makes 5 servings Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine

INGREDIENTS:

2	cups water
1	cup Israeli couscous
2	medium carrots, sliced
1	plum tomato, chopped
1/4	cup chopped onion
1	garlic clove, minced
2	cans (19 oz each) ready-to-serve tomato soup
1	can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1	pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1	tbsp minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
1/2	tsp salt
1/2	tsp dried oregano
1/2	tsp dried marjoram
1/4	tsp pepper
	shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, carrots, tomato,
	onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10-15
	minutes or until tender and water is absorbed.
2.	Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Each 1-1/2 cups serving (calculated without cheese) contains approximately 309 calories, 2 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 879 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 14 g protein

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