How to Cook Couscous:
Pour 1/4 liter of water into a pot, add a tablespoon of oil and a teaspoon of salt.
Bring to boil then remove from heat once cooked.
Stir and pour 250 g coucous.
Allow swelling for 2 minutes.
Add 2 spoons of butter and heat again over very low heat.
Stir with a fork to separate the grains.
Recipe Suggestion:
Couscous Salad
*recipe adapted from divella.it
Ingredients
280 g boiled couscous rice
120 g ham, cooked
120 g peas, cooked
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions
Cook couscous as per instructions above.
Transfer in a bowl and season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Cut the ham into cubes and add to the rice with the peas previously cooked in a pan.
Mixed all the ingredients, let it sit in the fridge for few hours.
Serve and enjoy!
Durum wheat semolina, water, moisture: max 12.5%
*Allergen information: contains gluten.
Health Benefits:
Couscous has an impressive vitamin and mineral component.
It is a rich source of selenium, iron, potassium, and manganese, some B vitamins like thiamin, folic acid, and niacin among other nutrients.
Couscous is said to have the properties that may help in reducing the risk of cancer, promoting heart health, boosting the immune system, building the muscles, fighting off bacterial and viral infections, promoting good metabolism and healthy digestion, helping in weight loss, and healing of wounds.
| Average Nutritional Values (serving size 100g) | Per 100 g |
| Calories | 353 |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Storage: store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Shelf life: 1 year
