Moroccan Eggplant with Couscous Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 521g | |
| Calories 503 | |
| Calories from Fat 62 | 12% |
| Total Fat 7.15g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.98g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1241mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 97.56g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 66% |
| Sugars 11.21g | 7% |
| Protein 16.86g | 27% |
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