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Couscous with Herbs and Lemon Recipe

Couscous with Herbs and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (10 fl oz)
1 (10-oz) box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice , or to taste

Directions:

Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat. Let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.24 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.94g	9%
Sodium	27.64mg	1%
Potassium	254.01mg	5%
Total Carbs	37.46g	12%
Sugars	0.86g	3%
Dietary Fiber	4.03g	16%
Protein	7.05g	14%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	78.9mg	438%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.44 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.51g	9%
Sodium	16.34mg	1%
Potassium	150.13mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.14g	12%
Sugars	0.51g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	16%
Protein	4.16g	14%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	22%
Iron	46.6mg	438%
Calcium	33.7mg	6%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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