⏱ 15 min totalCurried Couscous with Peas
Per 1 serving · 119 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.3g13% of calories
- Carbs43g62% of calories
- Fat7.6g24% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Curried Couscous with Peas (119 g) has 279 calories, with 9.3 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 7.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV) and thiamine (21% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin K20%
- Thiamine21%
- Iron26%
- Copper22%
- Manganese28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Niacin17%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Cook couscous according to package directions. Remove from heat when finished and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are heated through.
- 4
Stir in curry powder and cumin into the peas, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release the aromas.
- 5
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the peas and spices. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the couscous is well-coated with the spices.
- 7
Serve warm and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (119 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 69 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 24 μg | 20% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 45 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 135 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 825 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 279 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Curried Couscous with Peas?
One serving of Curried Couscous with Peas (1 serving) has 279 calories, which works out to 235 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Curried Couscous with Peas high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Curried Couscous with Peas keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Curried Couscous with Peas?
156 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Curried Couscous with Peas?
3.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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