Couscous
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
2
tablespoons pine nuts
1/2
cup couscous
1-1/2
teaspoons olive oil
1/4
teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
whole clove
1/2
cup plus 2 tablespoons water, boiling
2
tablespoons currants or raisins
1.
Toast pine nuts in skillet over medium heat until lightly colored and fragrant, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2.
Toss couscous with oil in a medium bowl until coated.
3.
Mix orange peel, salt, pepper, cinnamon and clove; add to couscous. Toss to blend.
4.
Pour 1/3 of boiling water into couscous; stir to blend until absorbed. Repeat with remaining boiling water in 2 additions.
5.
Remove clove. Stir in pine nuts and currants. Serve warm.
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories
266
Calories from Fat
32 %
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
<1 g
Carbohydrate
38 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
7 g
Sodium
296 mg
Dietary exchanges
2.5 Starch
2 Fat
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