Apricot and Spinach Couscous Recipe

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Apricot and Spinach Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Bring broth to boiling; stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
  3. Cook garlic in drippings over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add celery and onion; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in apricots, thyme, lemon peel, 1/8 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  4. In a bowl, toss the vegetable mixture and couscous. Crumble bacon; add bacon, spinach, and pine nuts to couscous mixture. Stir in just enough of the nectar to moisten the couscous. Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 222.94 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.93g 12%
Cholesterol 6.16mg 2%
Sodium 192.73mg 8%
Potassium 313.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.48g 10%
Sugars 4.66g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 6.86g 14%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.21 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.55g 12%
Cholesterol 4.32mg 2%
Sodium 135.04mg 8%
Potassium 219.68mg 7%
Total Carbs 22.06g 10%
Sugars 3.27g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 11%
Protein 4.8g 14%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 20%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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