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Couscous with Carrot and Cilantro

This herbed couscous dish is ready to go in 10 minutes. Be sure to shop for whole grain couscous.

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Difficulty
Easy
Cook Time
5-10 Minutes
Cuisine
Moroccan
Prep Time
5-10 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat pearl couscous, dry
  • 1 medium Carrots coarsely grated
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories 200 kcal
  • Total Fat 3.71 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.530 g
  • Trans Fat 0.000 g
  • Sodium 161 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 35.19 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
  • Sugars 0.74 g
  • Protein 5.73 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Vitamin A 2684 IU
  • Vitamin C 1.4 mg
  • Calcium 18 mg
  • Iron 0.59 mg

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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
  2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, whole grain couscous, and carrot; cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork. Gently stir in cilantro and oil; season with salt and pepper.