Algerian Couscous Recipe

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Algerian Couscous
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent.
  2. Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.
  3. Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes.
  4. Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a dash of cinnamon; add water to cover.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for an hour or so.
  6. (This can cook slowly for 2-3 hours, if desired.).
  7. Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies off the heat.
  8. Put couscous in a bowl.
  9. Pour boiling water over couscous and wait about 5 minutes.
  10. Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to couscous.).
  11. For added flavor, add some of the liquid from the veggie stew to the couscous in place of some of the water.
  12. Serve the stew over the couscous. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.42 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.51g 1%
Sodium 4998.42mg 208%
Potassium 683.84mg 15%
Total Carbs 62.33g 21%
Sugars 14.1g 56%
Dietary Fiber 8.53g 34%
Protein 4.14g 8%
Vitamin C 58mg 97%
Vitamin A 2.4mg 80%
Iron 14.9mg 83%
Calcium 82.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.44 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.17g 1%
Sodium 1636.75mg 208%
Potassium 223.93mg 15%
Total Carbs 20.41g 21%
Sugars 4.62g 56%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 34%
Protein 1.36g 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 80%
Iron 4.9mg 83%
Calcium 27.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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