Ingredients
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2 teaspoons unsalted butter
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1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
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2 cups chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup diced pimentos
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
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3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add couscous; cook and stir until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until most broth absorbed and couscous plumped, 6 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and pimentos; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous tender, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more broth if needed.
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Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
360 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 360 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
Sodium 784mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 12g | 23% |
Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
Calcium 184mg | 14% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 128mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.