Dessert Couscous with Raisins and Almonds – a delicious recipe with couscous, vegetable oil, water, unsalted butter, Salt, granulated sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a medium bowl, mix the couscous with the oil, rubbing the grains between your palms until evenly coated.
2
In a large saucepan, combine 3 1/2 cups of the water with the butter and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
3
Remove the pan from the heat.
4
Add the couscous, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of water, granulated sugar and raisins and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes; drain.
6
Stir the raisins into the couscous and fluff with a fork.
7
Mound the couscous in a deep platter and flatten the top slightly.
8
Decorate with vertical stripes of whole almonds, cinnamon and confectioners' sugar.
9
Serve the couscous, passing small bowls of confectioners' sugar and cinnamon on the side.
288
kcal
Calories
24
g
Fat
18
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 10-ounce boxes of couscous, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 1/2 cups water, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.
Yes, Dessert Couscous with Raisins and Almonds falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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