Couscous Pilaf With Saffron Cream Recipe

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Couscous Pilaf With Saffron Cream
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  1. Heat oil in pan over medium heat and fry coriander seeds until toasted. Add bell peppers, cayenne and cinnamon and sauté until tender (approximately 4 minutes). Add chicken stock and saffron threads and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let it sit until all the liquid has been absorbed (approximately 10-15 minutes). If the liquid is not fully absorbed after the allotted time, return to low heat and cook until it is fully absorbed. While stirring season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped baby thyme, cover and refrigerate to cool.
  2. When the couscous has cooled, beat the eggs together and fold them into the couscous. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate again for 1/2 hour.
  3. Using your hands, form palm sized pancakes with the mix and place them in a hot, oiled, non-stick skillet. Brown on both sides, remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain. Continue until all the mixture has been used.
  4. Plate the couscous pancakes with a dollop of saffron cream on top and garnish with mint.
  5. While it cools, make the saffron cream by combining the cream cheese, sour cream and saffron threads in a blender and mix until creamy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 360.33 Kcal (1509 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.06g 25%
Cholesterol 83.85mg 28%
Sodium 268.81mg 11%
Potassium 303.05mg 6%
Total Carbs 41.31g 14%
Sugars 3.58g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 12.92g 26%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 68.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.36 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.79g 25%
Cholesterol 35.46mg 28%
Sodium 113.67mg 11%
Potassium 128.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 17.47g 14%
Sugars 1.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 11%
Protein 5.46g 26%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 3.3mg 43%
Calcium 28.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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