Orange-Scented Couscous Recipe

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Orange-Scented Couscous
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange peel
  • 1 10- oz box (1 1/2 cups) plain couscous

Directions:

  1. Mix 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, and peel in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork, adding orange juice by tablespoonfuls to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1668.09 Kcal (6984 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.83g 12%
Sodium 45.87mg 2%
Potassium 765.51mg 16%
Total Carbs 335.48g 112%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 21.68g 87%
Protein 56.47g 113%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 21%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.47 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.35g 12%
Sodium 7.93mg 2%
Potassium 132.38mg 16%
Total Carbs 58.02g 112%
Sugars 0.32g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 87%
Protein 9.77g 113%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 21%
Iron 0.7mg 24%
Calcium 20.6mg 12%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.2
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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