fried Couscous Recipe

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 fried  Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Bring 3 c water to a boil, place 1 1/2 cubes mazzi broth in 2 cups of the water, reserving 1c.
  2. Stir in couscous, 2t garlic, parsley, salt, cranberries and pineapple. Let stand five minutes.
  3. In saute pan, add slivered almonds. Toast, shaking frequently until lightly browned. Set aside.
  4. Add 1/2 c olive oil to the pan and heat on med high. Stir in spinach, green pepper, parsley, basil and thyme. Saute 5 minutes.
  5. Add couscous mixture back into saute pan and add 1/2 of the olive oil a little at a time.
  6. Heat to steaming, then stir in 1/2 of the butter.
  7. Add nutmeg and cinnamon sugar.
  8. Heat on low, adding broth or oils as needed, for five more minutes.
  9. Add the last of the butter and olive oil to bottom of fry pan. Turn couscous mixture into skillet.
  10. Heat on med high, stirring occasionally.
  11. At the last minute, add toasted almonds and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 496.62 Kcal (2079 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.86g 49%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 926.35mg 39%
Potassium 309.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 45.69g 15%
Sugars 8.58g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 8.65g 17%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 71.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.84 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.49g 49%
Cholesterol 10.41mg 8%
Sodium 421.26mg 39%
Potassium 140.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 20.78g 15%
Sugars 3.9g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 18%
Protein 3.93g 17%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 32.3mg 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

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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