Mediterranean Light's Red Couscous (Vegan) Recipe

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Mediterranean Light's Red Couscous (Vegan)
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
263
Calories
Total time
15
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup couscous (or 3 cups leftover cooked that has been reheated)
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp harissa, to taste (i used the entire amount of harissa from the recipe i linked to in the introduction above)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (yes, i cheated and used ketchup)
  • 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup weak vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (we replaced a little bit of the regular with a small pinch of spanish smoked )
  • 1/2 tsp ground caraway seed (lightly crushed in a pestle and mortar)
  • salt , to taste
  • 1/2 lemon , juice of
  • fresh cilantro (optional)
  • lemon wedge

Directions:

  1. Note: the couscous can be prepared a day ahead.
  2. Directions: Heat up 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat or low-medium heat and lightly brown the couscous; about 5 minutes. Add water-about 1 cup, cover and set aside.
  3. Stir together the harissa with the tomato paste or ketchup, 1/2 cup water or broth, paprika, ground caraway seeds and salt.
  4. In the meantime, heat up the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil on *low* heat and lightly brown the garlic until fragrant; about 1 minute.
  5. Lower the temperature to a simmer and stir in the harissa mixture. Stir to combine. Cook uncovered on low temperature for about 8-10 minutes to allow the flavors to intensify.
  6. After the couscous has sat for about 10 minutes, stir in the harissa mixture. Add the lemon juice and taste for any seasoning adjustments.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
  8. Serving suggestions: We served the red couscous with sides of freshly steamed corn on the cob, pinto beans, roasted golden beets, a platter of fresh cut up vegetable including carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers and kohlrabi and fresh strawberries for dessert.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.14 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.04g 17%
Sodium 5.75mg 0%
Potassium 102.43mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.11g 12%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 11%
Protein 5.95g 12%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 22.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.53 Kcal (1175 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.76g 17%
Sodium 6.13mg 0%
Potassium 109.2mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.43g 12%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 6.34g 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 23.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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