Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp curry powder
2/3 cup couscous

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger root

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:
8 ounces fettuccine noodles
1 cup broccoli, fresh or frozen
1 pound chicken breast, boneless

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