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Spiced Couscous With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Spiced Couscous With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp. unsalted butter
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

In a medium saute pan, melt the butter over medium high heat.
Add the onion and saute until translucent
Add the cinnamon and fennel, saute for two minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Slowly add the couscous , cover and take the pan off o the heat.
Allow to stand for ten minutes.
Transfer the couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
While the couscous stands, toast the pumpkin seeds in oil in a skillet over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the pumpkin seeds are puffed and beginning to pop, 4 to 5 minutes.
Season with salt.
Add the pumpkin seeds to the mixture and season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	220.64 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.28g	5%
Cholesterol	14.25mg	5%
Sodium	102.61mg	4%
Potassium	204.25mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.8g	12%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	10%
Protein	10.37g	21%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	29.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.9 Kcal (707 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.51g	5%
Cholesterol	10.91mg	5%
Sodium	78.55mg	4%
Potassium	156.36mg	4%
Total Carbs	28.17g	12%
Sugars	1.23g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	10%
Protein	7.94g	21%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	22.7mg	3%

* 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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