Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant and aromatic Couscous with Raisins recipe! Perfectly fluffy couscous is infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and cumin, sweetened with plump raisins, and brightened by a splash of fresh lemon juice. The addition of chopped parsley and slivered almonds provides a fresh herbal note and delightful crunch, making this dish a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads. Serve it warm as a versatile side dish or enjoy it as a light vegetarian main.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water, olive oil, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous, making sure it's evenly distributed in the water.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the couscous sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, place the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with hot water to plump them up for about 5 minutes, then drain them.
After 5 minutes, uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
Stir in the drained raisins, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Gently stir in the chopped fresh parsley and slivered almonds, providing a pop of color and additional texture.
Serve the couscous warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1526 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*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.
