Couscous

Pearled Couscous – Basil & Herb

Impress your family and friends when you serve Near East Basil & Herb Pearled Couscous. Made with pasta pearls that are larger than traditional couscous, its unique and appealing texture will create a delicious and sophisticated side dish that is sure to impress everyone at your table.

Near East^® Basil & Herb Pearled Couscous is Kosher Certified *OU-DAIRY*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

COUSCOUS (WHEAT), GARLIC*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, BASIL, ONIONS*, SUNFLOWER OIL, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CULTURED NONFAT MILK, OLIVE OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, PARSLEY*, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE.
*DRIED
CONTAINS MILK, SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

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

Servings Per Container: about 2

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	250
Calories from Fat		20	60
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 2g		3%	11%
Saturated Fat 0.5g		3%	6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 470mg		19%	20%
Potassium 110mg		3%	7%
Total Carbs 40g		13%	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g		7%	8%
Sugars <1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A		0%	0%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		2%	4%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of couscous and seasoning plus olive oil provides 7g Total Fat (1g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 470mg Sodium, 40gTotal Carbohydrates (2g Dietary Fiber, <1g 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 1-3/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil and Pearled Couscous. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a medium boil. Simmer at a medium boil for 8 minutes uncovered (product will be soupy). Stir occasionally.
Add contents of Spice Sack and stir thoroughly. Bring back to a medium boil and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until pasta is tender (a small amount of water should remain).
Let stand covered 4 to 5 minutes before serving. Stir well and serve immediately.

Makes about 2 cups

For best results, do not prepare in microwave.