Carrot And Cilantro Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded roughly
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix couscous, carrots and peas. Add boiling water, cover and let rest for 5 minutes or until veggies are tender but still crunchy and water is absorbed. With a fork, fluff the couscous.
  2. In a small bowl, with a whisk, mix lemon juice, oil, salt, fresh cilantro and ground coriander. Add this mixture to the couscous and mix delicately. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

495 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 54.6g 20% DV
Fiber 20.8g 74% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9846.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2177mg 46% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 938.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 160.6mg 100% DV
Calcium 558.5mg 43% DV
Iron 16.5mg 92% DV

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

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