Couscous

Herbed Chicken

Flavorful and enticing, this dish combines 100% semolina wheat couscous with the natural savory flavor of chicken and adds in garlic, onions, carrots, celery, parsley and other spices.

Near East^® Herbed Chicken Couscous is Kosher Certified *OU-MEAT*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

COUSCOUS (WHEAT), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, CARROTS*, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONIONS*, PARSLEY*, GARLIC*, CELERY*, SAGE, SUNFLOWER OIL, WHITE PEPPER, TURMERIC (COLOR).
*DRIED
CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz (56 g/about 1/3 cup dry couscous & 1 2/3 Tbsp seasoning mix)

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		190	220
Calories from Fat		5	35
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	6%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 500mg		21%	21%
Potassium 290mg		8%	8%
Total Carbs 41g		14%	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g		11%	11%
Sugars <1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A		4%	4%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		0%	0%
Iron		4%	4%
Thiamin		10%	10%
Niacin		10%	10%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of couscous and seasoning plus olive oil provides 4g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 41g Total Carbohydrate (3g Dietary Fiber, 0g Sugars) and 8g Protein.

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

Preparation Instructions

Range Top Directions

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

Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions

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

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.

Alternate Directions

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