Whole Wheat CousCous with Raisins and Mint
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 199.7
- Total Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 4.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 40.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
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Introduction
A great alternative to rice or other starches, the sauteed raisins bring another level to this dish, along with the mint leaves. Fresh is really required for the herbs as they are what brings the flavor! A great alternative to rice or other starches, the sauteed raisins bring another level to this dish, along with the mint leaves. Fresh is really required for the herbs as they are what brings the flavor!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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* whole wheat couscous 1/4 cup dry, 4 serving
* *Raisins, golden seedless, .25 cup (not packed)
* Ginger Root, 1 tsp grated
* Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped
* Garlic, 2 clove minced
* Olive Oil, 1 1tsp
* Cilantro, raw, 3 tbsp chopped
* Scallions, raw, 5 medium green tops sliced
Mint fresh - 15 leaves torn
Salt to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat
Add onion, garlic, ginger and raisins saute for 2 minutes
Add 5 mint leaves by tearing them into pieces over skillet
Cook couscous according to package directions
Chop remaining mint, scallions and cilantro together in a rough chop, add to cooked couscous for final stage of standing with lid closed. Fluff with fork to combine before serving. Salt to taste. Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2ROTTEN4U.
Add onion, garlic, ginger and raisins saute for 2 minutes
Add 5 mint leaves by tearing them into pieces over skillet
Cook couscous according to package directions
Chop remaining mint, scallions and cilantro together in a rough chop, add to cooked couscous for final stage of standing with lid closed. Fluff with fork to combine before serving. Salt to taste. Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2ROTTEN4U.