Couscous

Parmesan

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*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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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

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

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	230
Calories from Fat		15	35
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 1.5g		2%	6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g		3%	11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg		0%	3%
Sodium 500mg		21%	22%
Potassium 260mg		7%	7%
Total Carbs 39g		13%	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g		9%	9%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A		0%	2%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		6%	6%
Iron		4%	4%
Thiamin		10%	10%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of couscous and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 530mg Sodium, 39g Total Carbohydrate (2g Dietary Fat, 2g 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 butter or olive oil and contents of Spice Sack.
Bring just to a slow boil; remove from heat.
Stir in couscous; cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir; 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 butter or olive oil and contents of Spice Sack.
Cover, microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling.*
Stir in couscous; cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times 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.)