Garlic Tomato Couscous⏱ 20 min total

Garlic Tomato Couscous

Per 1 serving · 124 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
209
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    6.3g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    71% of calories
  • Fat
    3.8g
    16% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Garlic Tomato Couscous (124 g) has 209 calories, with 6.3 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories).

Per 100 g
169cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3g
Net carbs
34g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.2g
2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber11%
  • Vitamin C12%
  • Niacin12%
  • Vitamin B610%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Iron10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook the couscous according to the package directions, then fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t brown.

  3. 3

    Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until they just begin to soften and release some juices, 3–4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the fluffed couscous to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomatoes and garlic.

  5. 5

    Season with paprika and salt, stirring until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2–3 minutes. Serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (124 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A38 μg
4%
Vitamin C11 mg
12%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
4%
Niacin2 mg
12%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
10%
Folate (B9)20 μg
5%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium21 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium260 mg
6%
Magnesium28 mg
7%
Phosphorus95 mg
14%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese0.4 mg
19%
Selenium0.2 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene77 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.3 g—
Beta carotene403 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene1,917 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 209 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 29min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic Tomato Couscous?

One serving of Garlic Tomato Couscous (1 serving) has 209 calories, which works out to 169 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Garlic Tomato Couscous high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Garlic Tomato Couscous keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic Tomato Couscous?

299 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Garlic Tomato Couscous?

2 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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