Spicy Couscous Recipe

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Spicy Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and paprika and fry over a gently heat for 1 minute, stirring.
  2. Add the stock and saffron and bring to the boil. Add the salad onions and then pour in the couscous in a steady stream and give it a quick stir.
  3. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes, to allow the grains to swell and absorb the stock.
  4. If you are serving this warm, stir in the rest of the oil and the remainig ingredients now. Otherwise, leave the couscous to cool and chill in the ridge fir 1 hour before adding all the other ingredients for a delicous cold couscous salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.52 Kcal (697 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.95g 11%
Cholesterol 1.07mg 0%
Sodium 56.47mg 2%
Potassium 172.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 21.68g 7%
Sugars 1.94g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 5.17g 10%
Vitamin C 17.5mg 29%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 21.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.12 Kcal (783 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.81g 11%
Cholesterol 1.2mg 0%
Sodium 63.45mg 2%
Potassium 194.13mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.36g 7%
Sugars 2.18g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 8%
Protein 5.81g 10%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 29%
Iron 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 23.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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