Taste.com.au Honey Pistachio Couscous Recipe

Total time: 22 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Taste.com.au Honey Pistachio Couscous Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Taste.com.au Honey Pistachio Couscous Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 248 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 382
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 247mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 11g
Calcium: 70mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 512mg Vitamin A: 59mcg
Vitamin C: 49mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 80g packet pistachio kernels
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons honey, warmed

Instructions

Visit Taste.com.au's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)