Quick Parmesan Couscous Recipe

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Quick Parmesan Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Bring 2 cups chicken broth and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil. Stir in 1 (10-ounce) package plain, uncooked couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve immediately.
  2. Note: For testing purposes only, we used DiGiorno Grated Parmesan Cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 502.01 Kcal (2102 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.36g 54%
Cholesterol 59.57mg 20%
Sodium 2810.75mg 117%
Potassium 487.52mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.41g 8%
Sugars 0.79g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 16.4g 33%
Vitamin C 38.8mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 407mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.06 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.13g 54%
Cholesterol 10.33mg 20%
Sodium 487.47mg 117%
Potassium 84.55mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.23g 8%
Sugars 0.14g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 6%
Protein 2.84g 33%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 65%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 70.6mg 41%

* 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

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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