Saffron Couscous Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/4 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onion tops

Directions:

Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add saffron, stirring to dissolve. Cover and keep warm.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.5 Kcal (1040 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.1g	8%
Sodium	291.32mg	12%
Potassium	272.06mg	6%
Total Carbs	35.42g	12%
Sugars	2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	9%
Protein	14.68g	29%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	78.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.28 Kcal (730 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.58g	8%
Sodium	204.31mg	12%
Potassium	190.8mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.84g	12%
Sugars	1.4g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	9%
Protein	10.29g	29%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	3%
Iron	1.6mg	13%
Calcium	55.2mg	8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

4.9

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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