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Pearled Couscous with Raisins, Almonds and Feta

271kcal
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Cook 20 minutes
Total 20 minutes
A delightful, light side that goes with everything
Servings 6
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 oz feta cheese
  • 1 cup pearled couscous
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

Method

  1. Bring water to a boil. Thrown in couscous and a bit of salt. Cook at a low boil for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Let sit for five minutes to absorb
  3. Heat the olive oil. Once heated, saute the garlic and the ginger for about two minutes. If you need to lower the heat to prevent burning, do so.
  4. Add the almonds and toast over low heat for 5 minutes. Throw in raisins and cook for another 2-3 minutes
  5. Mix in the cooked couscous and throw in the feta
  6. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories271kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein9gFat11gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol13mgSodium168mgPotassium240mgFiber4gSugar1gVitamin A60IUVitamin C1mgCalcium115mgIron1mg

Notes

Pairs wonderfully with Turkey Medallions with Tarragon and Maple/Mustard Glaze
 

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