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Moroccan Couscous Recipe

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Moroccan couscous is enriched with dates, raisins, and almonds and spiced with cinnamon. This vegetarian low-fat side dish will delight the entire family.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange or other juice
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 1/4 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Bring juice and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Remove from heat.

Stir in couscous and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saute dates, raisins, almonds, and cinnamon in 1/2 cup water for 2 minutes. Add cooked couscous. Mix well and serve warm.

Per serving: 301 calories, 8 grams protein, 59 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 7 milligrams sodium.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook by Debra Wasserman (Vegetarian Resource Group)
Reprinted with permission.

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