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Couscous with Raisins and Almonds

URL: https://emilybites.com/2019/06/couscous-with-raisins-and-almonds.html

Ingredients

The couscous mixture

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 ¼ cups reduced sodium fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • a pinch black pepper

The sautéed vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons light butter
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the grated carrot, chopped onion, and cinnamon, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the couscous and raisins, cooking for a few minutes to toast the couscous.
  4. Add the broth and salt, stirring to combine, and bring to a bubble.
  5. Cover the pan and remove from heat, letting it sit for about 8 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the orange zest, orange juice, almonds, parsley, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 (3/4 cup each)
Calories
185
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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