Near East Couscous Mix, Original

Details

Per Serving: 200 calories; 0g sat fat (0% DV); 0mg sodium (0% DV); 0 g total sugar. Non GMO Project Verified. Nongmoproject.org Fast cooks in 5 min. At Near East, we're inspired by how well the world eats. Our journey began 50 years ago with a single, homemade Armenian rice pilaf recipe. Today, the brand has expanded to a family of hearty grains, blended with vibrant spices and herbs from across the globe. Our simple yet flavorful dishes provide creative inspiration for any meal. Neareast.com. Smartlabel. Scan here for more food information 1-800-822-7423 Call. We're here to help. Neareast.com or 800.222.7423. Please have package available when calling. This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling.

Ingredients

DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA.

Directions

Range top direction: Servings (about 1 cup cooked): 1 (Couscous, uncooked - 1/3 cup; water, broth, or juice - 1/2 cup; salt (optional) - pinch; olive oil or butter - 1 tsp); Servings (about 1 cup cooked): 2 (Couscous, uncooked - 3/4 cup; water, broth, or juice - 1 cup; salt (optional) - 1/4 tsp; olive oil or butter - 2 tsp); Servings (about 1 cup cooked): About 5 (Couscous, uncooked - 1 box; water, broth, or juice - 2 cups; salt (optional) - 1/2 tsp; olive oil or butter - 1 tbsp). (1) In medium saucepan, bring water, salt (optional), and olive oil or butter just to a boil. (2) Stir in couscous; cover. (3) Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. (4) Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. High Altitude Preparation At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2-3/4 cups. Low fat directions Follow package directions, except omit olive oil or butter. Microwave directions (1) In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional). Refer to range top directions chart for water and salt measurements. (2) Microwave at HIGH until boiling, about 2 minutes for I serving, 4 to 5 minutes for 2 servings or 9 to 10 minutes for the entire box. (3) Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. (4) Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.