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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (478g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

Calories 359
Calories from Fat 51 (14%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.8g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 649mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 70.4g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g 29%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 10.3g 20%

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Spontaneous Couscous

Recipe #27084 | 24 min | 6 min prep | add private note

By: Moody
May 3, 2002

Very quick and very easy to prepare. Originally from the Student's Vegetarian Cookbook. Can be eaten warm, or as a cold salad.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute the garlic and onions in oil on medium low heat for 10 minutes, or until onions are slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    Add corn, tomatoes, couscous and water.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the couscous is soft.
  4. 4
    Add parsley, Tabasco and cayenne.
  5. 5
    Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

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From: noob.in.the.kitchen

On Jun 18, 2009

Holy cow, this is awesome!! I didn't have onions, so I used onion powder, but it was still perfect. This is my new go to couscous recipe. I have all of these ingredients on hand, and it was so quick to make. I also added some leftover soybeans to the mix. Perfect to add some extra protein. Thanks Moody for making my new favorite couscous recipe!

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  • From: Alexander Mar

    On May 16, 2009

    The onion and tabasco sauce recommended here was too much, in my opinion, for one serving. I halved the onion and quartered the sauce and added 1/2 cup peas for more color. But aside from the kick, the flavor and textures were a bit bland. This is a good, easy base recipe, I think, but there are better things to do with couscous.

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  • From: Anu

    On May 13, 2002

    Easy and yummy! 1 serving recipes are perfect for me, since not everyone at home is as adventurous in trying out different kinds of food. I used only 1/2 cup of onions since 1 cup seemed a tad much for 1 person! I also substituted Tabasco with a green chili sauce that I had, and added 1/4 tsp of salt. This dish will be a regular with me from now on. Thanks!

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    From: ms_bold

    On Jul 6, 2005

    My husband loved this couscous. I used tri-color couscous, a sweet vidalia onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh corn cut from the cob instead of the frozen. I also added a good pinch of salt and some fresh ground black pepper. It was an excellent side to Grilled Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp (Grilled Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp). We will definitely make this again.

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