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Israeli Couscous & Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Israeli Couscous & Cheese

9 ingredients 15 min + 10 min 4 servings openrecipes
Israeli Couscous & Cheese

Check out this deliciously different take on mac and cheese.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

622
Calories
45g
Protein
31g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Couscous 1 cup cooked (157g) 176
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced pimientos
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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