Herbed Couscous

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Moroccan

Herbed Couscous

Truth be told we never had this in Morocco, it was always plain couscous… but you know I love to put my west coast spin on everything so we’re making Herbed Couscous from now on!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups dried couscous
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup of chopped mixed fresh herbs mint, parsley and chives
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Combine the couscous and water in a medium pot and cook according to the package directions. Once cooked, let sit for 10 minutes and then fluff with a fork.
  2. Toss with all of the herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve alongside the rest of the meal

Notes

  • This is a perfect alternative to rice when serving chicken, especially if it has a sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 242IU (5%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 242IU 5%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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