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Couscous With Lemon and Watercress Recipe

Couscous With Lemon and Watercress Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp unsalted butter
salt
1 cup instant couscous (about 7 oz)
1 bunch watercress (3 inches of stems trimmed off, cut crosswise into 1/2 -inch pieces)
1 medium scallion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of water with the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in the couscous. Cover the pan, remove from the heat and let stand until the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the watercress, cover and let stand until wilted, about 15 minutes.
Stir in the scallion, garlic, lemon juice, oil and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
Serve the couscous at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.38 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.33g	16%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	6.92mg	0%
Potassium	114.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	35g	12%
Sugars	0.56g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.35g	9%
Protein	5.85g	12%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	19.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	337.01 Kcal (1411 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.58g	16%
Cholesterol	10.03mg	3%
Sodium	9.09mg	0%
Potassium	150.25mg	2%
Total Carbs	46.01g	12%
Sugars	0.73g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.09g	9%
Protein	7.69g	12%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	16%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	25.7mg	2%

* 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

5.5

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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