Creamy Couscous

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
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Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth and couscous to a simmer. Cook until tender. (Refer to the directions on the package for cooking accuracy).
  • Once tender (most of the broth should be absorbed or evaporated if not drain excess liquid), add the cream, lemon, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until creamy.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Creamy Couscous

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Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth and couscous to a simmer. Cook until tender. (Refer to the directions on the package for cooking accuracy).
  • Once tender (most of the broth should be absorbed or evaporated if not drain excess liquid), add the cream, lemon, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until creamy.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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