Curried Israeli Couscous

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This is a great way to serve your delicious main dish protein. The large-size Israeli pearl couscous is perfect for soaking up sauce and has enough flavor to enhance any protein. Serve under fish, chicken, beef, or vegetarian proteins.

Submitted by FrackFamily5 CACT
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ cup minced onion

  • 2 cubes vegetable bouillon

  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon oregano

  • 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous

  • 2 ½ cups water

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bouillon cubes, curry powder, and oregano. Cook, breaking up bouillon cubes, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and mix thoroughly.

  2. Add water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until couscous is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Feel free to use beef or chicken bouillon if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
4g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.