Dried Cherry Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (10 oz) package couscous
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large carrot, diced fine
1 red bell pepper, diced fine
1 yellow bell pepper, diced fine
1 green bell pepper, diced fine
1 bunch fresh chives or 1 cup chopped green onion, for garnish
1/2 lb dried cherries

Directions:

Prepare the couscous according to package directions, substituting chicken broth or stock for the water.
In the olive oil, saute the carrots, peppers and chives for about 3 minutes.
Toss with the cooked couscous, dried cherries, salt and pepper.
Be careful not to over mix.
Keep warm and arrange on the same platter as the cooked turkey.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.65 Kcal (1079 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.66g	29%
Sodium	16.82mg	1%
Potassium	328.38mg	7%
Total Carbs	21.25g	7%
Sugars	11.84g	47%
Dietary Fiber	3.5g	14%
Protein	2.03g	4%
Vitamin C	100.8mg	168%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	80%
Iron	38.1mg	211%
Calcium	30.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	115.42 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.36g	29%
Sodium	7.53mg	1%
Potassium	147.11mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.52g	7%
Sugars	5.3g	47%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	14%
Protein	0.91g	4%
Vitamin C	45.2mg	168%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	80%
Iron	17mg	211%
Calcium	13.7mg	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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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