Meals Matter

Couscous

Contributed By: DCC
Debbie Allen, RD

Ingredients

1 box (about 10 ounces) Couscous

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

10 Each dates, pitted and diced

1/2 cup Almonds, sliced, toasted

1/4 cup Fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped

5 Limes, juiced or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons Olive oil

Preparation

In a medium saucepan bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover.


Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, stir in dates, almond, mint, basil, limejuice and olive oil.


Allow flavors to blend at least 1 hour before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 321
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 9 g
Vitamin A: 12 RE
Vitamin C: 3 mg
Calcium: 49 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Fiber: 5 g