Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; Grated zest of 1 medium lime; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green onion, finely chopped; 8 dried apricot halves, diced; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
Grated zest of 1 medium lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green onion, finely chopped
8 dried apricot halves, diced
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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In a medium saucepan, bring the water just to a boil.
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Stir in the couscous.
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Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Lightly fluff with a fork
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and garlic.
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Whisk in the oil.
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Add the couscous, tossing gently.
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Add the remaining ingredients, tossing gently.
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Serve at room temperature.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 298
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Total fat: 10.0g
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Saturated: 1.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
15
Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
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Monounsaturated: 5.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 8mg
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Carbohydrates: 49g
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Fiber: 7g
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Sugars: 10g
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Protein: 8g
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Calcium: 37mg
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Potassium: 315mg
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2 starch
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1 fruit
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1 1/2 fat

167

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous, Grated zest of 1 medium lime, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit

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