Couscous

Original Plain

Our original plain couscous is a great way to add a special touch to your meal. The small granules of Mediterranean-style pasta made from 100% semolina wheat cook to fluffy perfection in 5 minutes and can be easily combined with many spices for a new experience every time.

Near East^® Original Plain Couscous is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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

Ingredients

MEDIUM GRAIN COUSCOUS.
CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: Size 1/3 cup dry couscous (62 g)

Servings Per Container: about 4.5 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		220	250
Calories from Fat		5	30
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	6%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 0mg		0%	0%
Potassium 120mg		3%	3%
Total Carbs 46g		15%	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g		10%	10%
Sugars 0g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A		0%	0%
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 plus olive oil provides 3.5g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated, 0g Trans), 0mg Cholesterol, 0 mg Sodium, 45g Total Carbohydrate, (2g 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

Servings (about 1 cup cooked)	1	2	About 5

Couscous, uncooked	1/3 cup	3/4 cup	1 box
Water, Broth, or Juice	1/2 cup	1 cup	2 cups
Salt (Optional)	pinch	1/4 tsp	1/2 tsp
Olive Oil or Butter	1 tsp	2 tsp	1 Tbsp

Preparation Directions

In medium saucepan, bring water, salt (optional) and olive oil or butter to just a boil.
Stir in couscous; cover.
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving

Microwave Directions

In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional).
Microwave at HIGH until boiling, about 2 minutes for 1 serving, 4 to 5 minutes for 2 servings or 9 to 10 minutes for the entire box*
Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.