Putting in a little extra effort with a simple starch is well-worth your time. A touch of cumin and jalapeño add some heat to this refreshing side that will pair wonderfully with your favorite fish, straight off the grill.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 green onions, thinly chopped
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1¼ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 large tomato, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Add green onions, garlic, and cumin. Cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, and cover. Let set until couscous is soft (10 minutes).
- Toss couscous with all ingredients except pine nuts. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 152 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.5g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 35mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 3g | ||
| Protein 6g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 36.3mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1.6mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 265mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 37.1mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 1.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 43.4mcg | 35% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2.9mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Folate 26.5mcg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 2.2mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 22.6mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 134.2mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0.3mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 50.3mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 1.1mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 0.6mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 1.3mg | 60% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 18.4mcg | 40% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth (water, Organic Carrots, Organic Celery, Organic Onions, Organic Leeks, Organic Tomato Puree (organic Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Citric Acid), Organic Mushrooms, Organic Garlic, Organic Spices, Organic Sea Salt), Tomatoes, Couscous (100% Durum Wheat Semolina), Green Onion, Pine Nuts, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Jalapeno Pepper, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Cumin.
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