Quick Parmesan Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) package uncooked couscous, plain
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups chicken broth and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil.
  2. Stir in 1 (10-ounce) package plain, uncooked couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
  4. Fluff with a fork, and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

637 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 52.2g 67% DV
Carbs 33.3g 12% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10083.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 531.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.8mcg 2% DV
Calcium 322mg 25% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

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

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