Basic Vegetarian Recipe: Couscous, Middle Eastern Pasta
Couscous is very quick and easy to make, and like it's Italian cousin Pasta, is a base for so many delicious sauces and stews.
Cooking Tips:
This recipe needs a 2 qt stainless steel pot with tight fitting lid
1.Heat oil in pan on med-low for 5 minutes, add couscous and salt
2.Stirring constantly, toast couscous until it is golden brown in color (3 min.)
3.Don't leave it unattended - it'll burn quickly
4.Pour in the boiling water and immediately cover with lid
5.Remove from heat, allow to sit for 5 - 10 minutes
6.Fluff gently with a fork and serve
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (101g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 215 | ||
Calories from Fat: 8 (4%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0.9g | 1 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 1 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 6.9mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 93.5mg | 2 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g | 13 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 11 % | |
Sugars, other 40.6g | ||
Protein 7.1g | 10 % | |
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Calories per serving: 215
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