Mediterranean Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup couscous
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup canned peeled roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips
1/4 cup chopped pitted calamata olives

Directions:

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous and basil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in peppers and olives. Add oil mixture and mix well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	890.27 Kcal (3727 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.62g	35%
Sodium	668.82mg	28%
Potassium	435.58mg	9%
Total Carbs	144.52g	48%
Sugars	4.8g	19%
Dietary Fiber	12.26g	49%
Protein	23.06g	46%
Vitamin C	77mg	128%
Iron	23.3mg	130%
Calcium	98.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.4 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.57g	35%
Sodium	194.13mg	28%
Potassium	126.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	41.95g	48%
Sugars	1.39g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.56g	49%
Protein	6.69g	46%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	128%
Iron	6.8mg	130%
Calcium	28.6mg	10%

* 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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bitter
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