Fruit and Almond Couscous
Infused with the warm, aromatic spices of cinnamon and cumin, this Fruit and Almond Couscous is a delightfully versatile dish that combines fluffy couscous with sweet dried apricots, plump raisins, and nutty toasted almonds. A tangy-sweet dressing made with lemon juice, honey, and olive oil enhances the vibrant flavors, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a light side dish, a wholesome lunch, or even a refreshing picnic option. Serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for a healthy and flavorful addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup dried apricots
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Dice the dried apricots into small pieces and set them aside with the raisins.
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous is resting, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent burning.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, and salt to make the dressing.
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork, breaking up any clumps.
Add the diced dried apricots, raisins, toasted almonds, and chopped fresh parsley to the couscous. Stir to combine.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or a drizzle of honey for sweetness if desired.
Serve the Fruit and Almond Couscous warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 606 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
