Basic Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chicken base
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup couscous

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine everything except the coucous; bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in couscous. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 57g 21% DV
Fiber 16.7g 60% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 57.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 1280.5mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 27mg 30% DV
Calcium 683.8mg 53% DV
Iron 25.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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