Simple Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped (about a handful)
  • 4 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 1/2 cups of the chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add the couscous, cinnamon, peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir quickly to mix and take pan off the heat.
  4. Let couscous stand covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff with a fork and stir in toasted almonds, parsley and mint.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

448 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 52.8g 19% DV
Fiber 21.5g 77% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9809mg 100% DV
Potassium 522mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 79.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13% DV
Calcium 416.5mg 32% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

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

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