Lightly Spiced Vegetable Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 shallots, chopped
1 small carrot , sliced into ribbons with vegetable peeler
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup couscous
2 tsp low-fat margarine

Directions:

Put vegetable stock, shallots, carrots and spices into a pot and bring to a rapid boil.
Boil for two or three minutes until the carrots are becoming tender.
Pour in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
Let stand for about five minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
Put back onto a very low heat and just stir through the margarine until the couscous is fluffed up.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	724.59 Kcal (3034 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.21g	5%
Sodium	18617.03mg	776%
Potassium	406.98mg	9%
Total Carbs	143.6g	48%
Sugars	6.72g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	10.01g	20%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	50.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.38 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.19g	5%
Sodium	6895.53mg	776%
Potassium	150.74mg	9%
Total Carbs	53.19g	48%
Sugars	2.49g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	23%
Protein	3.71g	20%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	18.6mg	5%

* 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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savory
bitter
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