Couscous
Pearled Couscous – Basil & Herb
Description
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*.
Ingredients and Nutrition
Product formulations, packaging and promotions may change. For current information, refer to packaging on store shelves.
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
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.
Alternate Directions
Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil.
High Altitude Preparation
At high altitudes: Increase cook time in step 3 to 6 to 8 minutes. Increase water to 2 cups.
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