Couscous with Lemon and Golden Raisins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: appetizer, salad, Vegeterian, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
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- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1-1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 10-oz box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or to taste
- ¼ cup toasted nuts optional
Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous and raisins, then cover and remove from heat. Let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add remaining tablespoon oil and nuts, and salt and pepper to taste.
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg