Salads

Spring Couscous

JC Carter

May 20, 2014

Light, fresh and vegan. So perfect for a spring meal, or a side dish for any grilled entre.

1 1/2 cups dry couscous
1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 lb asparagus
1 cup of fresh or frozen green peas
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
½ cup alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Cook couscous according to package instructions with the broth substituted for water. 5 minutes before cooking is complete, add asparagus and peas. Once finished toss with herbs, and adjust seasoning. Serve...
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Nutritions

Calories
711

Sodium
3600mg
150% DV

Fat
43g
67% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
59g
20% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 29g 146%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 12%

Monosaturated Fat 12g 77%

Cholesterol 124mg 41%

Sodium 3600mg 150%

Potassium 379mg 10%

Protein 14g 29%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 22%

Sugar 2g 5%

Vitamin A 1902IU 38%

Vitamin B6 0.26mg 13%

Vitamin C 7mg 13%

Calcium 59mg 5%

Iron 3mg 19%

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

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