orange couscous with almonds ,raisins and mint recipe

 

orange couscous with almonds, raisins, and mint

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

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)

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.

 

This is a great recipe for older children to make themselves. Younger children can help measure ingredients and zest the orange.

prep time:

10 minutes

cook time:

20 minutes

(including

10 minutes

standing time)

yield:

4 servings

serving size:

¾ C couscous

each serving provides:

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.