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To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups dry couscous
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
- 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
Step 3
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Editor’s Note:
Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 218 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
| Sodium6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate38g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars13g | |
| Protein6g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
| Calcium41mg | 3% |
| Iron1mg | 7% |
| Potassium223mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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