Cousous Topped with Almonds Recipe

Name: Cousous Topped with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups couscous dry; 1 1/2 cups water boiling; 1 cup carrots; 1 large sweet red bell peppers green, red, yellow, or all; 1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch pieces; ⅓ cup red onion sliced; ⅓ cup currants or raisins; 2 tablespoons almonds toasted, chopped; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon dill weed mixed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups couscous dry
1 1/2 cups water boiling
1 cup carrots
1 large sweet red bell peppers green, red, yellow, or all
1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
⅓ cup red onion sliced
⅓ cup currants or raisins
2 tablespoons almonds toasted, chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
1 tablespoon dill weed mixed

1
Place the couscous in a large bowl; stir in the boiling water.
2
Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice with a fork to fluff.
3
Steam the carrots, pepper, and green beans until just tender.
4
The time varies with the vegetable.
5
Pepper takes about 1 to 2 minutes; green beans take about 2 minutes; carrots take about 4 minuutes.
6
Add to the couscous.
7
Gently stir in the red onion, currants, and almonds.
8
Whisk all the ingredients for the marinade together.
9
Add to the coucous mixture and allow this final mixture to chill for 2 hours to in a covered bowl in the refrigerator, or until cool throughtout.
10
Don't allow the couscous to sit any longer than this or it will become mushy.

1060

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 1/2 cups couscous dry, 1 1/2 cups water boiling, 1 cup carrots, 1 large sweet red bell peppers green, red, yellow, or all, and more.

Yes, Cousous Topped with Almonds 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cousous Topped with Almonds

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Variations & substitutions

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