Saffron Couscous Recipe

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Saffron Couscous
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Directions:

  1. In a medium frying pan (with sides at least 2 in. high) over medium heat, melt butter. Add saffron and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add chicken stock and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork, then gently stir. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1418.97 Kcal (5941 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.7g 61%
Cholesterol 98.79mg 33%
Sodium 2714.94mg 113%
Potassium 965.33mg 21%
Total Carbs 220.56g 74%
Sugars 9.4g 38%
Dietary Fiber 15.77g 63%
Protein 43.07g 86%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 133.9mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.29 Kcal (876 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.86g 61%
Cholesterol 14.57mg 33%
Sodium 400.44mg 113%
Potassium 142.38mg 21%
Total Carbs 32.53g 74%
Sugars 1.39g 38%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 63%
Protein 6.35g 86%
Vitamin C 5mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 21%
Calcium 19.7mg 13%

* 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

  • 30.9
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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