Recipe Finder - Apple Rosemary Couscous

Yields 4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

One 13-3/4-ounce can reduced sodium or regular single strength chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried rosemary OR 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup NEAR EAST Original Plain Couscous

1/3 cup currants or raisins

2 medium tart red apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, unpeeled

In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 or 3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until onion is translucent.
Add broth, rosemary and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes.
Stir in couscous and currants; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous lightly with a fork. Gently stir in apples; cover and let stand 3 minutes.

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe

Calories: 260

Total Fat: 4 grams

Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 230 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 50 grams

Dietary Fiber: 4 grams

Protein: 8 grams