Broccoli & Cheese
We started with tiny grains of Mediterranean-style pasta and added broccoli, plus delicious creamy Cheddar cheese to create a new twist on an old classic.Near East® Broccoli & Cheese is Kosher Certified *OU-DAIRY*.
Ingredient & Nutrition Information
Ingredients
COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED SEMOLINA), BROCCOLI*, SALT, ONIONS*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHEY, CHEDDAR, PARMESAN AND BLUE CHEESES (MILK, CULTURED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), PARSLEY*, PAPRIKA SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), SUNFLOWER OIL, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR, SESAME OIL. *DRIED. CONTAINS WHEAT, SOY AND MILK INGREDIENTS.
| Amount Per Serving | As Packaged | As Prepared |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | 230 |
| Calories from Fat | 10 | 45 |
| % Daily Value** | ||
| Total Fat 1g | 2% | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | 4% |
| Sodium 610mg | 25% | 27% |
| Total Carbs 40g | 13% | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% | 10% |
| Sugars 2g | ||
| Protein 8g | ||
| Vitamin A | 8% | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20% | 20% |
| Calcium | 2% | 4% |
| Iron | 6% | 6% |
*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of couscous and seasoning plus butter and 2% milk provides 5g Total Fat (2.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 650mg Sodium, 40g Total Carbohydrate (3g Dietary Fiber, 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 you calorie needs.
Preparation Information
Range Top Directions:
- In medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil and contents of Spice Sack.
- Bring to a boil; stir in couscous.
- Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.
- Makes 3 cups
Microwave Directions:
- In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine 1 cup water, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon 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.
Low Fat Directions:
- Follow the above preparation directions, except omit butter or olive oil, and use skim milk. (For information about Sodium and other Nutrients, see the Ingredient and Nutrition Information listed with this product.)
High Altitude Preparation
- At high altitudes, increase milk to 1/3 cup and stand time to 7 minutes.
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