Contributed By: DCC
Debbie Allen, RD
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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
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.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 321
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Total Fat: 10 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
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Carbohydrates: 50 g
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Protein: 9 g
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Vitamin A: 12 RE
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Vitamin C: 3 mg
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Calcium: 49 mg
;
Sodium: 200 mg
;
Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 5 g