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Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 213.9

Total Fat: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 490.3 mg
Total Carbs: 34.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 5.6 g

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Introduction

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle. Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

Ingredients

1 can (14- 1/2 ounce) fat-free vegetable broth

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ground red (cayenne) pepper

1/2 cup (2-1/2 ounce package) pine nuts

1/4 cup each dried apricots and cranberries, chopped

1 package (10 ounce) couscous (about 1-2/3 cups)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

In medium saucepan, bring all ingredients except couscous and parsley to boil over high heat. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; stir in parsley.

Makes 8 (2/3 cup) servings.

Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

SALVARAD1

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was SO delicious; the only thing it needs is some moisture. I'm playing with variations of olive oil, spread, and some healthy sauces. I served it with a little lean pork. My hubby and I are going to make it for our 5th wedding anniversary garden party. It is easy, fast, and inexpensive. - 3/1/09
CD4712824

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this exactly according to the recipe except I chose Whole Wheat Couscous. Very Good. Couscous can be dry and kinda boring, but not this. Very tasty. Will make again for sure. - 2/27/09
GRANDBRAT

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

YUMMM!! Even my 2 yr old liked it. A keeper! - 1/25/09
MAZESMOM

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was an excellent recipe. I served it with pork tenderloin for a company meal and it is definitely a recipe I will make again. - 1/22/09
KARSEW

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Made it using whole wheat organic couscous-family loved it. They prefer this over brown rice. Expected it to be spicy with the crushed red pepper but wasn't. Excellent! - 2/1/08
HOPEYSUE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A little on the dry side, but some extra broth helps! - 1/29/08
YUMJO1

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm diabetic and this has some good carbs making it a good and flavorful side dish. I left out the cinnamon and pine nuts, but added frozen mixed veggies and garlic which I sauted together before adding it to the couscous mixture. Chopped chestnuts added crunch. - 1/21/08
GARDENYGIRL

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I added raisins instead of cranberries and used pecans instead of pinenuts. Absolutely adored this recipe and have shared it with family. I am a diabetic and always looking for flavorful, natural things and this recipe rocked my world. Served it with marinated chicken breasts. - 1/19/08
CHANGINTIME

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make something something very similar. I haven't used the apricots, but currants and tumeric are nice additions. There are many possible additions shredded carrots, poached chicken, black olives, etc. - 1/18/08
WCHILES_SF

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I replace the dried onion with minced, browned for better flavor if you have the time. - 1/18/08
BUGSY61

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I loved this but didn't put the pine nuts in. I'm counting calories and the pine nuts adds 385 calories, it's delicious without them. - 1/21/09
FLASHJUSTFLASH

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Modified to use quinoa instead of couscous - whole grain and has a nice little 'bite' to it, texture wise. Used dried cherries instead of cranberries and forgot the parsley I'd bought especially for it (oh well) but it was delicious and a bit hit with my husband as well. - 7/22/08
EBLOOMING

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this and it was great!! - 7/22/08
GRETAJ1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A very nice change from rice. - 7/22/08
GINNYB7

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Extra stock helps the texture, as does the fresh dry fried onion and some chopped spring onion at theend. - 1/18/08
POOHSME

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This recipe was a little dry. But I think a little extra water will make it fine. It was a good recipe overall. - 3/21/07
LATVIAN_SANDY

Very Good

Very tasty - even though I didn't have dried cranberries & apricots, I subbed currants. - 12/17/10
BOTECCHIA

This was delicious - 1/19/10
ULTREYA3211

I'm looking for healthy recipes to serve when the family visits. This sounds like a good one to try. - 5/15/09
DORCAS9

Hm, with all the good ratings I'll give it a go!! - 5/15/09
AMJSATURN

Incredible!

I WILL BE TRYING THIS DISH AN HERITAGE FOOD DAY THIS COMING FRIDAY.
WITH ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS I CAN ONLY EXPECT THIS TO BE A GREAT IDEA. - 5/3/09
JO-DOUGH

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'd like to try this, as it sounds really tasty. I will have to make one substitution, tho. DH has a nut allergy, so I will use sunflower seeds rather than pine nuts. It shouldn't alter the basic flavors that sound so good in this easy recipe. - 3/10/09
TAINE2

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I do not know if cranberries will be any good. I will try. I am up for new things:) thanks for the recipe - 3/10/09
BADMAMAJAMER

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have a rice allergy (you would be surprised how many people do) so I eat cous cous quite often. This is a nice take on it. - 3/10/09
JIBBIE49

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

sounds good. - 3/10/09
AWLASS

Incredible!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

this was an interesting take on coùscoùs.. very different from how im ùsed to cooking it (we live in Tùnisia, North Africa)
It was a pleasant change from oùr normal style. kùdos to yoù!
if yoùd like the recipe for how we make it here, send me a personal message :) - 3/5/09
LORBILENKIN

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy! - 2/25/09
DMSGLASS

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

We really like couscous and this sounds like a great variation on the recipe I usually make. - 1/18/09
ROZALYND

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nice to see a non-meat dish that is tasty!!! We will eat this one tonight. - 1/18/09
STEPHLOKI

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sounds like a great recipe, I love couscous. Since Cranberries and pinenuts are expensive here I will replace them wiht raisins and sunflowerseeds or pumpkinseeds. Am looking forward to trying it out - 8/3/08
AKIMAGABSMOM

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Can't wait to try this one! - 5/15/08
MY3SENUF

Very Good

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

yummy - 1/18/08
KITT52

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

this was good, and we would make it again.
- 1/18/08

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