Golden Couscous Recipe

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Golden Couscous
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Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter
  • 3 cups couscous (about 1 lb)
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

  1. Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep hot. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and light golden, about 8 minutes. Add turmeric and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add couscous; stir until coated with onion mixture. Mix in hot broth. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mound on platter. Sprinkle with almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 976.42 Kcal (4088 kJ)
Calories from fat 702.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.1g 120%
Cholesterol 184.46mg 61%
Sodium 456.17mg 19%
Potassium 314.24mg 7%
Total Carbs 58.13g 19%
Sugars 3.03g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 23%
Protein 14.02g 28%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 81.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.09 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.52g 120%
Cholesterol 46.11mg 61%
Sodium 114.03mg 19%
Potassium 78.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.53g 19%
Sugars 0.76g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 23%
Protein 3.51g 28%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 20.5mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.2
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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