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Couscous

Couscous
Parmesan

Description

This dish is a unique and flavorful blend of Parmesan cheese and olive oil combined with 100% semolina wheat couscous and parsley.

Near East® Parmesan Couscous is Kosher Certified *OU-DAIRY*.

Product formulations, packaging and promotions may change. For current information, refer to packaging on store shelves.

Ingredients

COUSCOUS (WHEAT), WHEY, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ANNATTO (COLOR). CONTAINS MILK, SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Range Top Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, combine 1-1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil and contents of Spice Sack.
  2. Bring just to a slow boil; remove from heat.
  3. Stir in couscous; cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Stir; fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.

Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions

  1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine 1-1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil and contents of Spice Sack.
  2. Cover, microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling.*
  3. Stir in couscous; cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit butter or olive oil. (For information about Sodium and other Nutrients, see the Ingredient and Nutrition Information listed with this product.)

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 1-1/3 cups and stand time to 7 minutes.