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Near East Couscous, Wheat, Original Plain
Near East Couscous, Wheat, Original Plain
7.6 oz
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Couscous is made from tiny granules of pasta and is a staple in many cuisines around the world. Cooked and served like rice, couscous has been around for centuries. With its light and fluffy texture and ability to be combined with many delicious spices, couscous has grown in popularity in the U.S. and is now featured in many types of cuisines. Near East Couscous cooks in 5 minutes and is as versatile as it is convenient. Whether you serve it as a side dish, as the package directs, or in main dishes, you will find that Near East Couscous is a creative, quick and delicious companion to the meals you create. All our Near East Couscous items are 100% natural.
Ingredients
Couscous (precooked Whole Durum Wheat Semolina, Durum Semolina).
Directions
Range Top Directions: Servings (About 1 Cup Cooked): 1 Serving: 1/3 cup couscous, uncooked; 1/3 cup water, broth or juice; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 tsp olive oil or butter. 2 Servings: 2/3 cup couscous, uncooked; 3/4 cup water, broth or juice; 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 2 tsp olive oil or butter. About 4 Servings: 1 box couscous, uncooked; 1-1/2 cups water, broth or juice; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter. 1. In medium sauce pan, bring water, salt (optional) and olive oil or butter just to a boil. 2. Stir in couscous; cover. 3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Microwave Directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional). Refer to range top directions chart for water and salt measurements. 2. Microwave at high until boiling, about 1-2 minutes for 1 serving, 4-5 minutes for 2 servings, or 6-7 minutes for the entire box. (Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.) 3. Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. Low Fat Directions: Plain Wheat Couscous is low in fat as prepared following package directions. High Altitude Preparation: At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2 cups. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared couscous: 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked chopped zucchini and 1/2 cup cooked chopped broccoli; 2 tablespoons tomato juice, 2 teaspoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill and 1/4 cup sliced black olives.
Warnings
Contains wheat ingredients.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180
- Total Fat 1.5g2%
- Saturated Fat 0g0%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg0%
- Sodium 0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
- Dietary Fiber 3g11%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 7g
Details
Couscous is made from tiny granules of pasta and is a staple in many cuisines around the world. Cooked and served like rice, couscous has been around for centuries. With its light and fluffy texture and ability to be combined with many delicious spices, couscous has grown in popularity in the U.S. and is now featured in many types of cuisines. Near East Couscous cooks in 5 minutes and is as versatile as it is convenient. Whether you serve it as a side dish, as the package directs, or in main dishes, you will find that Near East Couscous is a creative, quick and delicious companion to the meals you create. All our Near East Couscous items are 100% natural.
Ingredients
Couscous (precooked Whole Durum Wheat Semolina, Durum Semolina).
Directions
Range Top Directions: Servings (About 1 Cup Cooked): 1 Serving: 1/3 cup couscous, uncooked; 1/3 cup water, broth or juice; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 tsp olive oil or butter. 2 Servings: 2/3 cup couscous, uncooked; 3/4 cup water, broth or juice; 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 2 tsp olive oil or butter. About 4 Servings: 1 box couscous, uncooked; 1-1/2 cups water, broth or juice; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter. 1. In medium sauce pan, bring water, salt (optional) and olive oil or butter just to a boil. 2. Stir in couscous; cover. 3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Microwave Directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional). Refer to range top directions chart for water and salt measurements. 2. Microwave at high until boiling, about 1-2 minutes for 1 serving, 4-5 minutes for 2 servings, or 6-7 minutes for the entire box. (Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.) 3. Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. Low Fat Directions: Plain Wheat Couscous is low in fat as prepared following package directions. High Altitude Preparation: At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2 cups. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared couscous: 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked chopped zucchini and 1/2 cup cooked chopped broccoli; 2 tablespoons tomato juice, 2 teaspoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill and 1/4 cup sliced black olives.
Warnings
Contains wheat ingredients.
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