Saffron Couscous with Spanish Olives and Anchovies

March 12, 2019

This Saffron Couscous with Spanish Olives and Anchovies is a real show-stopper. Loaded with Mediterranean flavors, beyond easy to make and done in about 20 minutes. The perfect dish for a busy weeknight or for a relaxed weekend lunch.

2 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1/2 tsp saffron threads
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
12 black Spanish olives
12 green Spanish olives
1 can Spanish anchovies
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper
handful fresh parsley

Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 of an onion, grab 12 black pitted Spanish olives and 12 pimento stuffed Spanish olives and roughly chop them, grab 1 tin of Spanish anchovies and...
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Nutritions

Calories
1048

Sodium
2846mg
118% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
29g
58% DV

Carbs
178g
60% DV

Fiber
32g
130% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 10g 52%

Polysaturated Fat 10g 64%

Monosaturated Fat 14g 88%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 2846mg 118%

Potassium 3175mg 90%

Protein 29g 58%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 32g 130%

Sugar 62g 124%

Vitamin A 3232IU 64%

Vitamin B6 9mg 468%

Vitamin C 30mg 50%

Calcium 351mg 35%

Iron 10mg 59%

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