Nut-Free Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your side dish game with this delightful Nut-Free Couscous with Raisins recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This dish combines fluffy couscous with sautéed onions, warm spices like cinnamon and cumin, tender raisins, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for an irresistible medley of textures and tastes. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and using pantry staples like olive oil and fresh parsley, this recipe is both easy and allergen-friendly—ideal for nut-free diets. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a wholesome accompaniment to roasted meats, fish, or vegetarian mains, or enjoy it as a satisfying standalone dish. Perfectly balanced, nutrient-rich, and bursting with flavor, this couscous recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil.
Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl.
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the salt to it, then pour it over the couscous. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the ground cinnamon and ground cumin, cooking for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the raisins to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften them slightly.
Uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
Transfer the spiced onion and raisin mixture to the couscous and stir gently to combine.
Season the couscous with black pepper and adjust salt to taste, if necessary.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the couscous and toss it lightly.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1556 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*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.
