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Ready In:
25 minutes
Serves: 2
Couscous is tiny pasta made from a special kind of wheat flour.
What you'll need
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Plastic wrap
Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
Serves 2
1/2 cup Couscous dry
1 teaspoon Dried Herbs such as thyme, oregano, basil, OR 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 cup Water very hot
1 cup Mixed Vegetables steamed or raw and chopped
of Salt to taste
of Black Pepper to taste
1 cup Cooked Beans such as chickpeas (optional)
3/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled (optional) or 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded, optional
Directions
1.Mix couscous, herbs, oil, juice or vinegar, and onion power in a medium bowl.
2.Add hot water.
3.Cover tightly and let sit for 15 minutes.
4.Uncover and fluff with a fork.
5.Stir in vegetables and optional ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Chef's Tips
- Adding cheese or cooked beans to this dish makes it a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 cup
Serving Per Container 2
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 290 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 2 g | 10% | |
| Sodium 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 39 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4 g | 14% | |
| Protein 6 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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