Saffron Couscous Recipe

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Saffron Couscous
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring broth, 1 tbsp. butter, the saffron, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 tbsp. butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned in a few places, being careful not to burn carrot, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Stir carrot and almonds into couscous, fluffing with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1385.92 Kcal (5803 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.08g 60%
Cholesterol 45.8mg 15%
Sodium 1477.81mg 62%
Potassium 1122.09mg 24%
Total Carbs 211.15g 70%
Sugars 3.92g 16%
Dietary Fiber 17.88g 72%
Protein 45.62g 91%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 196.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.18 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.42g 60%
Cholesterol 6.35mg 15%
Sodium 204.93mg 62%
Potassium 155.6mg 24%
Total Carbs 29.28g 70%
Sugars 0.54g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 72%
Protein 6.33g 91%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 21%
Iron 0.5mg 21%
Calcium 27.2mg 20%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.2
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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