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Moroccan Couscous Recipe
Moroccan couscous is a really simple side dish that is easy to make! Vary the flavor to make it the perfect pairing to any main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Moroccan couscous
- ½ cup half and half optional
Instructions
- Bring water, butter, spices, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the couscous and mix briefly. Turn off heat.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes, until the couscous is soft and water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and gently stir in half and half (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
683mg
(28%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.