Couscous Basics

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add butter, salt and stir. Add couscous and remove from heat and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

249 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 5.8g 2% DV
Fiber 0.4g 1% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 16.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 10.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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