The recipe Couscous Surprise

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Couscous Surprise recipe is a Side Dish meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy for Side Dish, you will like Couscous Surprise!

Couscous Surprise

Couscous Surprise Recipe
Couscous Surprise

This recipe doesn't actually contain couscous (though you could sub it for the bulgur no problem), but the name came about because I promised my hubby I'd make a couscous salad, only to discover that I was out of couscous...so I subbed bulgur and it turned out great! But since then, we've always called it Couscous Surprise. It's a great little side dish, and can easily be turned into a quick main dish--just add a can of rinsed/drained garbanzo beans and a handful of chopped cashews, or some chopped cooked chicken. Enjoy!

What Course Is Couscous Surprise?

Couscous Surprise is for Side Dish.


How Long Does Couscous Surprise Recipe Take To Prepare?

Couscous Surprise takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Couscous Surprise Recipe Take To Cook?

Couscous Surprise takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Couscous Surprise Recipe Make?

Couscous Surprise makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Couscous Surprise Recipe?

The ingredients for Couscous Surprise are:

1 c. bulgur**
1-1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 large onion, minced
2 tomatoes, finely diced
1 bunch cilantro, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste


How Do I Make Couscous Surprise?

Here is how you make Couscous Surprise:

Combine bulgur, boiling water, and sesame oil in medium bowl. Cover tightly and let sit about 30 minutes, till steamed and fluffy. Meanwhile, chop your veggies. When bulgur has absorbed all the water, fluff with a fork and then add remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature, or chillled. **If you use couscous, you only need to let it sit for about 5 minutes, instead of 30. Nutrition info was calculated with bulgur. Nutrition info if using 1 c. couscous:Calories 183.6; Total Fat 1.1g; Saturated Fat 0.2g; Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g; Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g; Cholesterol 0.0mg; Sodium 27.3mg; Potassium 319.2mg; Total Carbohydrate 37.7g; Dietary Fiber 3.4g; Sugars 0.9g; Protein 6.1g Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAMIENDUCKS.


What's The Nutritional Info For Couscous Surprise?

The nutritional information for Couscous Surprise is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 183.6
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 27.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

What Dietary Needs Does Couscous Surprise Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Couscous Surprise is Vegetarian


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