Couscous

Name: Couscous
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock , low sodium; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; Herb option:; 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , finely chopped; 2 tbsp parsley , finely chopped; Fruit and nuts:; 1/3 cup dried apricots , chopped; 1/3 cup currants or sultanas; 2 tbsp slivered almonds , toasted

Prep 3m

Cook 10m

Total 13m

This flavorful couscous dish is made with a base of fluffy couscous cooked in chicken or vegetable stock, then tossed with a zesty mix of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Customize it with fresh herbs like coriander and parsley, or add sweetness with dried apricots, currants, and toasted almonds.

Couscous

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock , low sodium

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , finely chopped

2 tbsp parsley , finely chopped

1/3 cup dried apricots , chopped

1/3 cup currants or sultanas

2 tbsp slivered almonds , toasted

Nutrition Facts

Calories

249kcal

12%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

49g

2%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

164mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. The ratio of liquid to couscous differs from brand to brand. But for most, 1:1 is the standard. If your packet says otherwise, follow the packet. If the packet doesn’t say, then use 1:1 and if it’s too firm for your taste, add more and soak again!

2. Nutrition per serving (145g / 5 oz per serve), for herbed couscous.

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Couscous

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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