Soy-Free Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your mealtime with this Soy-Free Couscous with Raisins, a quick and flavorful dish bursting with warm spices and a hint of sweetness. Made in just 20 minutes, this recipe pairs fluffy couscous with plump raisins, aromatic cinnamon and cumin, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a well-rounded flavor profile. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herby touch, while olive oil ensures a silky texture. Perfect as a warm side dish or a chilled salad, this versatile recipe is naturally soy-free and makes an excellent addition to any meal. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this delightfully simple and nutritious couscous recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Start by bringing 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of couscous, stirring to combine.
Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the couscous sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the couscous, ensuring even coating.
Add 0.5 cup of raisins, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper to the couscous and mix well.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and fold it into the couscous.
Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the couscous and stir to combine.
Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*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.
