Couscous

Toasted Pine Nut

We’ve combined the nutty flavor of toasted pine nuts with 100% semolina wheat couscous, onions, garlic, leeks and spices to create this delicious and versatile dish.

Near East^® Toasted Pine Nut Couscous is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

COUSCOUS (WHEAT), PINE NUTS, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, LEEKS*, OLIVE OIL, MUSHROOMS*, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, BLACK PEPPER.
*DRIED
CONTAINS PINE NUT, SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz (56 g/about 1/3 cup dry couscous & 1 Tbsp seasoning mix)

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	230
Calories from Fat		20	45
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 2g		3%	8%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 450mg		19%	19%
Potassium 250mg		7%	7%
Total Carbs 39g		13%	13%
Dietary Fiber 3g		10%	10%
Sugars 0g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A		0%	0%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		0%	0%
Iron		4%	4%
Thiamin		10%	10%
Niacin		10%	10%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of couscous and seasoning mix plus olive oil provides 5g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g Total Carbohydrate (3g Dietary Fiber, 0g 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 a medium saucepan, combine 1-1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter 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 1-1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter 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.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil or butter. (For information about Sodium and other Nutrients, see the Ingredient and Nutrition Information listed with this product.)