Orange Couscous With Almonds Raisins and Mint

Orange Couscous With Almonds Raisins and Mint

This flavorful side dish goes well with chicken, beef, or lamb

CAL/SERV :

141

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1¼ C low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp raisins
  • 1 C whole-wheat couscous
  • 1 Tbsp fresh mint, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 medium orange, rinsed, for 1 Tbsp zest (use a grater to take a thin layer of skin off the orange)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine chicken broth and raisins in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add couscous, and return to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat.
  3. Let the saucepan stand for about 5 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed all of the broth.
  4. Meanwhile, toast almonds in the toaster oven on a foil-lined tray for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Gently mix in the mint, almonds, and orange zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 141, Total fat 2 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 24 mg, Total fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, Carbohydrates 28 g, Potassium 118 mg, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute