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COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS AND ALMONDS

COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS AND ALMONDS

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2  cup sliced almonds

1/3  cup orange juice or water

1/2  cup raisins

1/2  cup chopped dates

1  10-ounce package NEAR EAST Original Couscous

2  cups water

1  tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2  teaspoon cinnamon

1/2  teaspoon salt

1  teaspoon grated orange peel

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place almonds in baking pan. Toast 8 minutes or until almonds are light golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  2. In medium saucepan, warm orange juice over low heat. Add raisins; let plump 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in dates; set aside.
  3. Place couscous in 8x8x2-inch baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine water, olive oil, cinnamon and salt; bring to a boil. Pour liquid over couscous; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Stir in raisin mixture, almonds and orange peel; serve immediately.

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 320 

Total Fat: 7 grams

Saturated Fat: 1 grams

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 200 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 59 grams

Dietary Fiber: 5 grams

Protein: 9 grams