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Orange Couscous With Almonds, Raisins, and Mint
this flavorful side dish goes well with chicken, beef, or lamb
Gather
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)
Make it
Method
- 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.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals. No government endorsement is implied.
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