Photo: Alexander Maasch
Israeli Couscous & Cheese
9 ingredients
15 min + 10 min
4 servings
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Check out this deliciously different take on mac and cheese.
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
Directions
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