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North African Couscous Paella Recipe

North African Couscous Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp coriander, ground
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 pinch cayenne
2 cups vegetable stock, hot
225 g prawns, shelled pre-cooked or 250 g tofu, cubed
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 cup couscous
1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
100 g almonds, flaked and toasted
salt and pepper
parsley, fresh chopped
lemon wedge

Directions:

Heat oil in saucepan. Add the peppers, scallions, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cayenne. Saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock or water. Add the shrimp or tofu and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp is pink. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute.
Mix in the couscous and butter or margarine. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Uncover the pan, and using a fork, fluff up the couscous and break up any lumps.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a platter, topped with toasted almonds, parsley and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	317.66 Kcal (1330 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.1g	22%
Cholesterol	61.71mg	21%
Sodium	309.34mg	13%
Potassium	319.95mg	7%
Total Carbs	32.55g	11%
Sugars	4.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.8g	19%
Protein	16.19g	32%
Vitamin C	23.7mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	88.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.38 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	22%
Cholesterol	28.05mg	21%
Sodium	140.6mg	13%
Potassium	145.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.8g	11%
Sugars	2.02g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	19%
Protein	7.36g	32%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	14%
Iron	4.3mg	53%
Calcium	40.3mg	9%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

6.7

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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