Gluten-Free Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your side dish game with this Gluten-Free Couscous with Raisins, a delightfully aromatic recipe bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Perfectly cooked in vegetable broth, this gluten-free alternative offers a tender yet fluffy texture, enhanced with the richness of cinnamon, cumin, and plump raisins for a subtle sweetness. A drizzle of olive oil and a splash of fresh lemon juice brighten every bite, while chopped parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome dish is ideal for a quick weekday dinner, a vibrant addition to holiday feasts, or a versatile option for meal prep. Serve it warm and enjoy a gluten-free twist on a classic couscous recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free couscous
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Add the gluten-free couscous and raisins to the boiling broth.
Stir in the cinnamon powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
Remove the saucepan from heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains, then drizzle the olive oil over the top and mix gently.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley, combining all ingredients thoroughly.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*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.
