Golden Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 1/4 cups fresh corn , cut whole kernel
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin

Directions:

Saute the yellow bell pepper and onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender. Add the corn, and saute 4 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper; remove from the heat, and set the yellow bell pepper mixture aside.
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, couscous, turmeric, and cumin. Remove from the heat, and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Gently stir in the reserved yellow bell pepper mixture.
Serve hot as a side, or at room temperature as a salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	252.92 Kcal (1059 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.42g	13%
Sodium	426.55mg	18%
Potassium	364.31mg	8%
Total Carbs	39.27g	13%
Sugars	5.26g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	17%
Protein	6.16g	12%
Vitamin C	30.9mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.8mg	54%
Calcium	28.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.97 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.59g	13%
Sodium	182.09mg	18%
Potassium	155.52mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.76g	13%
Sugars	2.25g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	17%
Protein	2.63g	12%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	4.2mg	54%
Calcium	12.3mg	3%

* 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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