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Saffron Couscous with Fresh Peas and Chives Recipe

Saffron Couscous with Fresh Peas and Chives Recipe

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Saffron Couscous with Fresh Peas and Chives

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (14 1/2-oz) can low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
pinch of saffron threads
1 1/4 cups couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Add peas and cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and saffron threads to broth and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir to blend. Cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Gently mix in chives and peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to large bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	654.57 Kcal (2741 kJ)
Calories from fat	417.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.43g	71%
Cholesterol	121.56mg	41%
Sodium	31.9mg	1%
Potassium	245.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	49.4g	16%
Sugars	3.32g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.51g	22%
Protein	10.47g	21%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	43mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	373.86 Kcal (1565 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.52g	71%
Cholesterol	69.43mg	41%
Sodium	18.22mg	1%
Potassium	140.46mg	5%
Total Carbs	28.22g	16%
Sugars	1.9g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	22%
Protein	5.98g	21%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	24.5mg	4%

* 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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