Herbed Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Bring broth and oil to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in couscous, peas and chickpeas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add parsley, mint, basil, lemon zest and pepper to the couscous.
Toss lightly with a fork and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.44 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.7g	6%
Cholesterol	0.92mg	0%
Sodium	520.25mg	22%
Potassium	252.71mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.69g	13%
Sugars	4.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	6.08g	24%
Protein	8.35g	17%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	110.9mg	616%
Calcium	50.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.34 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.63g	6%
Cholesterol	0.41mg	0%
Sodium	228.62mg	22%
Potassium	111.05mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.44g	13%
Sugars	1.95g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	24%
Protein	3.67g	17%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	48.7mg	616%
Calcium	22mg	5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.3

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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