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Seasoned Couscous with Lemon & Mint

:  May/June 1995

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Golden grains of couscous readily absorb the flavors of lemon, onion, herbs and spice.


Seasoned Couscous with Lemon & Mint Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Total Time:

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber |

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/3 cups couscous
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher
  • 1 teaspoon Moroccan Spice Mix, (recipe follows)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

This recipe calls for:

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Preparation

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in remaining ingredients and remove pan from the heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, fluffing the couscous with a fork.

Nutrition

Per serving: 228 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 4 g fiber; 620 mg sodium; 168 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Side dish, potato/starch
Side dish, grain
Ethnic/Regional
African
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Kid-friendly
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
May/June 1995
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