Buttered Couscous with Pomegranate and Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this Buttered Couscous with Pomegranate and Almonds, a vibrant medley of textures and flavors perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Fluffy couscous is infused with the richness of melted butter and studded with jewel-like pomegranate arils that lend a sweet-tart burst of flavor. Sliced almonds, toasted to golden perfection, add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley provides a fragrant, herbaceous note. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a versatile side dish that’s sure to impress with its mix of savory and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfectly balanced and effortlessly elegant, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of sophistication to their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup pomegranate arils
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
Meanwhile, toast 0.25 cup of sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley finely and set it aside for garnish.
After 5 minutes, uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the warm couscous and mix until the butter is melted and evenly incorporated.
Gently fold in 0.5 cup of pomegranate arils, the toasted almonds, and the chopped parsley. Season with 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper and adjust salt to taste, if necessary.
For an added touch of richness, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the top before serving (optional).
Transfer the couscous to a serving dish and garnish with extra pomegranate arils and parsley if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1505 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
