Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts Recipe

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Saffron-Scented  Couscous With Pine Nuts
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Directions:

  1. Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter.
  2. Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of green onions and nuts. Seanson to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 273.92 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.39g 18%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 70.12mg 3%
Potassium 212.18mg 5%
Total Carbs 35.73g 12%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 11%
Protein 8.73g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.02 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.4g 18%
Cholesterol 7.44mg 4%
Sodium 45.57mg 3%
Potassium 137.9mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.22g 12%
Sugars 0.44g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 11%
Protein 5.67g 17%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 13.1mg 2%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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