Side Dishes

COPYCAT NEAR EAST COUSCOUS

Heather Morales
April 10, 2017
94

This copycat recipe is better than the original. Bonus, it includes fresh veggies!

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup couscous, plain (I used Near East plain quick cook)
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
Heat oil in a large pan on your stove top. Add in the carrots and celery and saute until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in the chicken...
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Nutritions

Calories
258

Sodium
602mg
25% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV