Couscous Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tbsp canola oil
6 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 oz each) vegetable broth
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups uncooked couscous
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chopped almonds, toasted
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
lemon wedges

Directions:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Return to a boil. Stir in the couscous, peas and butter.
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Serve with lemon. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	595.19 Kcal (2492 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.58g	41%
Cholesterol	69.64mg	23%
Sodium	1522.03mg	63%
Potassium	314.75mg	7%
Total Carbs	73.25g	24%
Sugars	3.02g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.9g	24%
Protein	17.43g	35%
Vitamin C	29.1mg	48%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	70mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.51 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.54g	41%
Cholesterol	30.25mg	23%
Sodium	661.07mg	63%
Potassium	136.71mg	7%
Total Carbs	31.82g	24%
Sugars	1.31g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	24%
Protein	7.57g	35%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	48%
Iron	1.2mg	15%
Calcium	30.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

13.3

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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