Jeweled Couscous

Jeweled couscous is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that gets its name from the colorful appearance of the dried fruits and nuts used in the recipe. It is often served on special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Jeweled Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried apricots
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pistachios
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
5. Add dried apricots, dried cranberries, pistachios, parsley, mint, and lemon juice. Mix everything together.
6. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve the jeweled couscous warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 8g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.