Epicurious Lemon-pistachio Israeli Couscous Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Lemon-pistachio Israeli Couscous Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Epicurious Lemon-pistachio Israeli Couscous Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 80 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 246
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 185mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 33mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 264mg Vitamin A: 56mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 preserved lemon
  • 1/2 cup (30g) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (80g) diced dried fruit (any combination of cherries, cranberries, apricots, prunes, or raisins)
  • 1/2 cup (65g) unsalted (shelled) pistachios, very coarsely chopped (almost whole)
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups (225g) Israeli couscous or another small round pasta
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)