Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Mediterranean Couscous with Almonds and Dried Cherries

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Couscous with Almonds and Dried Cherries

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
Vegan

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup reduced sodium vegetable broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup dried unsweetened cherries
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted pepitas -- raw pumpkin seeds

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and
cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often until tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the broth and water to a boil.

Stir the cinnamon, alt, and pepper into the onion, then stir in the
couscous and dried cherries. Pour in the boiling broth mixture and return
to a boil.

Remove the couscous from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes, or
until tender and the water has been absorbed.

Meanwhile, cook the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for 4
minutes, tossing often, until toasted. Tip onto a plate to stop the
cooking.

Fluff the couscous with a fork. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and
pepitas and serve.

Makes 4 servings (4 cups)

Per serving: 160 cals (39 % fat); 7 g fat; 20 g carbs; 4 g fiber; 5 g
protein; 0 mg cholest; 250 mg sodium
Diet Exchange: 1/2 veg; 1 bread; 1 1/2 fat
Carb Choices: 1

AuthorNote: Perfect warm or at room temperature alongside roast [Favorite]
or as a filling for stuffed squash, this versatile side dish will have
everyone asking for the recipe.

Cuisine:
"Mediterranean"
Source:
"Sugar Solution Cookbook by the editors of Prevention magazine and Ann
Fittante, 2010"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"March 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 107 Calories; 6g Fat (51.7%
calories from fat); 2g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 325mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2
Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 900996 0 0